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

170%

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35%

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70%

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17%

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Solution

The correct option is C
70%

Let the Original quantity be 100x

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

Increase in value = 170x - 100x = 70x

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

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