Question

The price of a scooter was $Rs.34,000$ last year. It has increased by $25\%$ this year. Then the increase in price is _________.

• A. $Rs.6,500$
• B. $Rs.8,500$
• C. $Rs.8,000$
• D. $Rs.7,000$

Answer 1

The correct option is B $Rs.8,500$

Increase in price $=\frac{25}{100}\times 34,000$

$=Rs.8,500$

Hence, option $B$ is correct.