The book that costs Rs 200 now costs 15% more. What is the new price of the book?

Rs 230

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Rs 220

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Rs 215

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Solution

The correct option is A Rs 230
The price rises by 15%

Hence, the increase in price is $\frac{15}{100} \times 200 = R s 30$

Thus, the new price of the book is Rs 200 + Rs 30 = Rs 230

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The book that costs Rs 200 now costs 15% more. What is the new price of the book?

The correct option is A Rs 230 The price rises by 15% Hence, the increase in price is 15100×200=Rs 30 Thus, the new price of the book is Rs 200 + Rs 30 = Rs 230

The correct option is A Rs 230
The price rises by 15%

Hence, the increase in price is $\frac{15}{100} \times 200 = R s 30$

Thus, the new price of the book is Rs 200 + Rs 30 = Rs 230