Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Percentages

Question:

The price of petrol increased by 2% in a certain week and increased by 4% in the next week. Find the net percentage increase in the price of petrol over these two weeks.

Options:

6.12%

6.08%

6.16%

6.20%

Correct Answer:

6.08%

Explanation:

Formulae of net effect: x + y + \(\frac{xy }{100 }\)

2 + 4 + \(\frac{8 }{100 }\) = 6.08%