Question

If a quantity is increased to 1.7 times of its original value, then find the percentage increase.

• A. 170%
• B. 35%
• C. 70%
• D. 17%

Answer 1

The correct option is C

70%

Let the original quantity be 100.

1.7 times the original value = 1.7 $\times$ 100 = 170

Increase in value = 170 - 100 = 70

Increase in Percentage
$=\frac{70}{100}\times 100$
= 70%