By what number must a given number be multiplied to increase the number by 75%?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. 7/4.
Calculations:
Let the number be x
If a number is to increase by 75% then
New number = x × (100 + 75)/100 = 7x/4
Hence, the number should be multiplied by 7/4