When a quantity is increased to 1.7 times its original value, the increase in percentage is :

170%

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30%

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80%

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70%

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Solution

The correct option is D
70%

Let the Original quantity be 100

1.7 times the original value = 1.7 $\times$ 100 = 170

Increase in value = 170 - 100 = 70

Increase in Percentage = $\frac{70}{100} \times 100$ = 70%

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When a quantity is increased to 1.7 times its original value, the increase in percentage is :

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170 %

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