The correct answer is (a).

The percentage increase in profit over the previous year's profit is calculated as follows:

Percentage increase = (Profit this year - Profit last year) / Profit last year * 100%

In 2008, the profit was 2050 - 1500 = 550. In 2007, the profit was 2000. The percentage increase in profit over the previous year's profit in 2008 is therefore 550 / 2000 * 100% = 27.5%.

In 2009, the profit was 2170 - 1600 = 570. In 2008, the profit was 2050. The percentage increase in profit over the previous year's profit in 2009 is therefore 570 / 2050 * 100% = 27.8%.

In 2010, the profit was 2200 - 1600 = 600. In 2009, the profit was 2170. The percentage increase in profit over the previous year's profit in 2010 is therefore 600 / 2170 * 100% = 27.8%.

In 2011, the profit was 2250 - 1650 = 600. In 2010, the profit was 2200. The percentage increase in profit over the previous year's profit in 2011 is therefore 600 / 2200 * 100% = 27.27%.

Therefore, the company registered the highest percentage increase in profit over the previous year's profit in 2008.