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A company observed a significant increase in its quarterly profit. Was this increase primarily driven by higher sales volume or by an improved profit margin per unit?

A Statement (1) ALONE is sufficient, but statement (2) alone is not sufficient.
B Statement (2) ALONE is sufficient, but statement (1) alone is not sufficient.
C BOTH statements (1) and (2) TOGETHER are sufficient, but NEITHER statement ALONE is sufficient.
D NEITHER statement (1) nor statement (2) is sufficient.

✓ Correct Answer: Option C

To determine the primary driver, we need to compare the relative impact of sales volume change versus profit margin change. Statement (1) provides sales volume data, and statement (2) provides profit margin data. Both are needed to assess which factor contributed more to the overall profit increase.

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