Answer
Step1:
Given data can be summarized as below:
Net income was 561,600 dollars in 2010
Step2:
Computation of net income:
Change in Net Income
Income of 2010 561,600 dollars
Income for 2009 = 561,600/(100+17)
x100
Income for 2009 = 480,000 dollars
Work Step by Step
Step1:
Company experienced a 17% increase in net income over 2009
Step2:
Increase in net income over 2009 by 17%