Question

A hosewife saved rs. 2.50 in buying an item on sale. If she spent rs. 25 for thye item, approximately how much percent did she save in the translation ?

• A. 8%
• B. 9%
• C. 10%
• D. 11%

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

9%

Actual price = Rs. (25 + 2.50) = Rs. 27.50.

Saving = 2.50

Percentage Saving = $\frac{2.50}{27.50}\times 100$

=$\frac{2500}{275}$

=$9\frac{1}{11}$%

$\approx 9$%