If the cost of the book worth Rs. 50 is increased by Rs. 25, the rate of increase is

25 %

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20 %

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50 %

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10 %

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Solution

The correct option is C $50 %$
Original cost of book = Rs. 50
Amount by which cost of the book is increased = 25
Rate of increase $= \frac{25}{50} \times 100 = 50 %$

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