Question

The price of a T-shirt was $20. Due to the increasing demand of T-shirt in the market, the price was increased by 25%. What is the new price?

• A.
  $ 25
• B.
  $ 40
• C.
  $ 15
• D.
  $ 30

Answer 1

The correct option is A

$ 25
Given that,

T-shirt's old price $=$$$20$
percentage increase in the price $=25$

Increased amount $=25$% of $20$
$=\frac{25}{100}\times 20$
$=\frac{25}{5}$
$=$$$5$

New price of T-shirt $=5+20$
$=$$$25$