A child aged 8 years weighs 20 kg. By the time the child is 15 years old, he weighs 42 kg. What is the percent increase in weight?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The Correct answer is option 1 i.e. 110 percent.
Given that
A child aged 8 weighs 20 kg.
The child is 15 years old and weighs 42 kg.
According to the question;
The percent increase in weight = [(42 - 20)/20] × 100 = 110%