Question

8. Find the per cent increase or decrease in the following: (a) The salary of a man is changed from ₹800 to ₹850. The answer is 6 1/4 percent but how?¿?¿?¿?¿?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Here's your answer

Step-by-step explanation:

it is 6 1/4

because increase or decrease percentage = change upon original × 100

so change = 850 - 800 = 50

so, 50/800 × 100

= 50/8 = 25/4 = 6 1/4%

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

Change in Salary is 850-800= 50 rs

so percentage increase = 50/800 × 100

= 25/4 = 6 1/4