Question

By what fraction should a given number be multiplied to increase the number by 50%?

• A. $\frac{1}{2}$
• B. $\frac{1}{4}$
• C. $\frac{3}{2}$
• D. $\frac{1}{5}$
• E. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is C $\frac{3}{2}$

Let us consider a number 100. 50% more than 100 is 150
And $\frac{150}{100}=\frac{3}{2}$