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What trend did computer sales follow from 2011 to 2015?
What trend did computer sales follow from 2011 to 2015?
Computer sales increased steadily by $5 million each year.
How did smartphone sales change in the period from 2011 to 2013?
How did smartphone sales change in the period from 2011 to 2013?
Smartphone sales remained level at $10 million until 2013.
What was the value of smartphone sales in 2015?
What was the value of smartphone sales in 2015?
$45 million
By how much did smartphone sales lag behind computer sales in 2015?
By how much did smartphone sales lag behind computer sales in 2015?
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Based on the trends described, when is it expected that smartphone sales will overtake computer sales?
Based on the trends described, when is it expected that smartphone sales will overtake computer sales?
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Study Notes
Computer Sales in Country X (2011-2015)
- Steady annual increase of $5 million in computer sales
- Consistent upward trend in computer sales between 2011 and 2015
Smartphone Sales in Country X (2011-2015)
- Level sales of $10 million until 2013
- Dramatic increase in smartphone sales from 2013 to 2015, reaching $45 million
- Smartphone sales were $5 million behind computer sales in 2015
Total Expenditure on Electronic Devices (2011-2015)
- Total expenditure rose from $40 million in 2011 to $95 million in 2015
- Dramatic increase in total expenditure on electronic devices between 2011 and 2015
Overall Trends
- Sales of both computers and smartphones grew, but smartphone sales grew more quickly
- Expected overtaking of computer sales by smartphone sales in 2016 or soon after if trends continue
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Description
Analyzing the chart showing the expenditure on computers and smartphones in country X from 2011 to 2015. The data highlights the increasing trend in computer sales by $5 million annually and the sudden rise in smartphone sales from $10 million to $45 million between 2013 and 2015.
