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SSC Selection Post 2023 PYQ — Question 69

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level - 27 June 2023 - Shift 1 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q69

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A number is first increased by 5% and then it is further increased by 20%. The original number is increased by:

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. 26%.

Let the original number = 100 

Step 1: Increase by 5% = 100 + 5% of 100 = 100 + 5 = 105

Step 2: Increase 105 by 20% = 105 + 20% of 105 = 105 + 21 = 126 

So, the final value = 126 

Net Increase = 126 - 100 = 26 

⇒ Net % Increase  =26100×100=26% = \frac{26}{100} \times 100 = {26\%}