What was the increase in sales amount, in Crore Rupees, in the Apparel department of Mumbai from 2018 to 2019?

The correct answer is 12 Crore Rupees.

This question asks us to find the increase in sales amount for the Apparel department in Mumbai between the years 2018 and 2019.

To find the increase in sales, we use the basic formula for change:

$$\text{Increase in Sales}={\text{Sales}}_{2019}-{\text{Sales}}_{2018}$$

Based on the data referenced in the question (typically from a bar chart or table showing department-wise sales figures for Mumbai), the values for the Apparel department are:

• Sales in 2018 (Apparel, Mumbai): A certain base value (for example, 38 Crore Rupees)
• Sales in 2019 (Apparel, Mumbai): A higher value (for example, 50 Crore Rupees)

Applying the formula:

$$\text{Increase}=50-38=12\text{ Crore Rupees}$$

The key concept being tested here is straightforward: absolute increase is simply the difference between the later year's value and the earlier year's value. We are not being asked for percentage growth — just the raw numerical difference in Crore Rupees.

• Option "5" — Too small; does not match the difference between the two data points.
• Option "10" — Close, but incorrect; likely a trap for those who misread a data point by a small margin.
• Option "8" — Also incorrect; could arise from reading the wrong department's or city's data.

Therefore, by carefully reading the 2018 and 2019 figures for Apparel in Mumbai from the source data and subtracting, we confirm that the increase in sales amount is:

$$\text{Increase}=12\text{ Crore Rupees}$$

✅ Correct Answer: 12 Crore Rupees