If a number is increased by 17% and the

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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Percentages

Question:

If a number is increased by 17% and the resulting number is again increased by 15%, find the percentage of total increase ?

Options:

33.33%

32%

34.55%

37.33%

Correct Answer:

34.55%

Explanation:

Total effect after increase = 17% + 15% + $\frac{17× 15}{100}$ %

= 32% + 2.55% ⇒ 34.55%