The price of a book rises from Rs. 50 to Rs. 58. Find the percentage increase.
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D.
- Step 1: Increase .
- Step 2: Percentage increase .
Answer
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Why not the others: is what you get if you divide by the new price. is what you get if you give the rise in rupees as a percentage. is what you get if you give the new price as a percentage of the old.
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