Question

The price of food items increased by 20% due to inflation. If the original price of food items were ₹350, then the increased price of the food items is ₹______.

• A. 420

Answer 1

The correct option is A 420
Given,
Original price of food items = ₹350
Percentage increased = 20 %
Net increase in price $=\frac{20}{100}\times 350$
$=₹70$
Hence, The increased price of food items $=₹(350+70)$
$=₹420$