Question

The enrolment in a school increases from 1200 to 1254. Then the percentage increase in the enrolment is

• A. 4.5%
• B. 5%
• C. 5.5%
• D. 6.0%

Answer 1

The correct option is A 4.5%

Increase in enrolment=$(1254-1200)=54$

Percantage increase in enrolment will me$=\frac{increase}{originalenrolment}\times 100$

$=\frac{54}{1200}\times 100=4.5$

Percentage increase is 4.5%