Question

01.The price of 1 packet of bread was ₹15 in 2005. In 2020 the price increased to ₹40. What is the percentage increase in the price of 1 packet of bread?​

Answer 1

0.053×10^5 in scientific notation right answer

Answer 2

Given,

The previous price was = Rs. 15

The new price is = Rs. 40

To find,

The percentage increase in the price.

Solution,

We can easily solve this mathematical problem by the following mathematical process.

Increase amount = (40-15) = Rs. 25

Percentage increase amount= 100 × 25/15 = 166.66%

(By this percentage the initial amount is increased to reach the new price.)

Hence, the percentage increase is approximately 166.66%