Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Percentages

Question:

By what number must the given number be multiplied to increase the number by 25%.

Options:

$\frac{3}{4}$

$\frac{5}{4}$

$\frac{2}{5}$

3

Correct Answer:

$\frac{5}{4}$

Explanation:

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

Old number  :   New number  =  4  :  5

The number should be multiplied by = \(\frac{5}{4}\)