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Question
2500 is greater than 500 by ______ %.
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Solution
2500 is greater than 500 by 400 %.
Explanation:
Difference between 2500 and 500 = 2500 – 500 = 2000
Percentage increase in 500 to 2500 = `2000/500 xx 100`
= `2000/5`
= 400%
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