A person's salary has increased from ₹

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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Percentages

Question:

A person's salary has increased from ₹7,000 to ₹12,000. What is the percentage increase in his salary ?

Options:

$ 61 \frac{1}{7}$%

$69 \frac{1}{7}$%

$76 \frac{4}{7}$%

$71 \frac{3}{7}$%

Correct Answer:

$71 \frac{3}{7}$%

Explanation:

Increase in salary = Rs. 12000 – Rs. 7000 = Rs. 5000

Increase % in salary = (5000/7000) × 100%

= $71 \frac{3}{7}$%