Finding Increase or Decrease Percentage in Situations
The number of...
Question
The number of books purchased for library B is what percent of the number of books purchased for library A in 2006?
A
30%
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B
35%
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C
55%
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D
85%
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E
45%
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Solution
The correct option is D 85% Number of books purchased for library B in 2006 = 680 Number of books purchased for library A in 2006 = 800 ∴ Required percentage, =680800×100=85%