Question

Fill in the blank by choosing the most appropriate option.

The chairman pointed out in favour of the manager that the profitability of the industrial plant had _____ since he took over the administration. 

Options

• arisen 

• declined

• added

• increased

Answer 1

The chairman pointed out in favour of the manager that the profitability of the industrial plant had increased since he took over the administration. 

Explanation:

The profitability of the industrial plant had increased since he took over…. is the correct tense and appropriate option. Therefore 'increased' is the right choice.