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Percentage Increase Needed for Lowest Sales Department

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A regional grocery store chain analyzed its sales data over the last year to assess the performance of its various departments. The following data was collected:

  • Produce Department: $600,000 in sales
  • Dairy Department: $350,000 in sales
  • Bakery Department: $420,000 in sales
  • Meat Department: $540,000 in sales
  • Frozen Foods Department: $290,000 in sales

Based on this data, the chain's management wants to focus its marketing efforts on maximizing profits from specific departments. If they aim to increase total sales to $2,500,000, what percentage increase in sales is needed from the department with the lowest sales?

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