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SSC Selection Post 2022 PYQ — Question 73

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level - 05 Aug 2022 - Shift 1 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q73

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What is the percentage increase in the number if it becomes 6 times the original number?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. 500%.

Let the original number be 100.

Then the new number = 6 × 100 = 600

Now, Increase = 600−100 = 500

Percentage Increase = 500100×100 \frac{500}{100} \times 100 = 500%