Question

If a value is increased by 20% and then again increased by 25% then the whole increment in that value will be

Answer 1

The new value is 150 % of the original value, after initial increase of 20 %, followed by 25 % increase in resultant value.

Explanation:

Initial value 100 %

New value after increasing 20 % is 120 %

After increasing further 25%, the total value will be=120 x 125/100 = 150 %