Question 22

Increase of a number from 150 to 162 is equal to increase of ___ per cent.

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Solution

Initial number = 150
Final number = 162
Increased number = 162 -150 = 12
Per cent of increased number $= \frac{12}{150} \times 100 = \frac{120}{15} = 8 %$

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Question 22 Increase of a number from 150 to 162 is equal to increase of ___ per cent.

Initial number = 150 Final number = 162 Increased number = 162 -150 = 12 Per cent of increased number =12150×100=12015=8%

Question 22

Increase of a number from 150 to 162 is equal to increase of ___ per cent.

Initial number = 150
Final number = 162
Increased number = 162 -150 = 12
Per cent of increased number $= \frac{12}{150} \times 100 = \frac{120}{15} = 8 %$