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What is the approximate percent increase in the amount earned by person D in the year 2010 as compared to the previous year?

A

7 %

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21 %

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C

18 %

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D

15 %

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E

21 %

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Solution

The correct option is E $21 %$
Required percentage increase:-
$= \frac{9.45 - 8.42}{8.42} \times 100$
$= \frac{1.03}{8.42} \times 100 = 12 %$

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