Question 32

The rate of onion increased from ₹ 70 per kilogram to ₹ 120 per kilogram within a month. By what percentage (approximate) did the rate of onion increase?

Solution

Percentage increase in the rate of onion = $$\frac{120-70}{70}\times100$$

= $$\frac{50}{70}\times100$$

= $$\frac{500}{7}$$

= 71.43%

= 71.5% (approximately)

Hence, the correct answer is Option D


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