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Question
Increase of a number from 150 to 162 is equal to increase of ______ per cent.
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Solution
Increase of a number from 150 to 162 is equal to increase of 8 per cent.
Explanation:
Initial number = 150
Final number = 162
Increased number = 162 – 150 = 12
Per cent of increased number = `12/150 xx 100`
= `120/15`
= 8%
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