For example, 20 to 35%  (figure rose to 35%)

By – difference

Figure rose by 15%

1. The sale rose significantly to 35% in 1996 from 20% in 1991.

2. The sale escalated significantly by 15% in 1996.

3. The sale displayed a significant rise of 15% in 1996.

4.The sale stood at 35% in 1996 as against 20% in 1991.

5. The sale was 20% and 35% in 1991 and 1996 respectively.

Complex Structures

1. After + v1 + ing and v1 + ing, S + v2 + O

Example,

After increasing to 700 in 1980 from 500 in 1970 and decreasing to 300 in 1990, the sale rose to 600 in 2000.

2. Having + v3 and v3, S + v2 + O

Having rose from 500 in 1970 to 700 in 1980 and dwindled to 30 in 1990, the sale increased to 600 in 2002.

3. Before + v1 + ing, S + v2 + O

Before rising to 500 in 2002, the sale dwindled considerably to 300 in year…

4. v1 + ing….., S + v2 + O