Question

The number obtained after increasing $200$ by $20$% is ____.

• A. 222
• B. 220
• C. 240
• D. 210

Answer 1

The correct option is C

240

Given number: $200$
There is an increase of $20$%.
Increase in the number $=\frac{20}{100}\times 200=40$

∴ The resulting number is $200+40=240$