A number is first increased by 40% and then it is increased by 30%. What is the net percentage increase?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
Correct Answer is option 1 i.e. 82%
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Suppose number = x The number is first increased by 40% |
Then, Increased number = 1.4x |
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Then the number increased by 30%. |
So, Final number = 1.82x Hence, Net percentage increase = 82% |
⇒ 1.4x × 1.3 ⇒ 1.82x |