Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Profit and Loss

Question:

Find a single equivalent increase if the number is successively increased by 20%, 25% and 30%?

Options:

75%

85%

95%

35%

Correct Answer:

95%

Explanation:

Single equivalent increase of 20%, 25% and 30% =

We know,

20% = \(\frac{1}{5}\)

25% = \(\frac{1}{4}\)

30% = \(\frac{3}{10}\)

According to the question,

      5------------6

      4------------5

      10------------13

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     200----------390 ( 190 Increased)

Percentage increase = \(\frac{190}{200}\) × 100 = 95%