Question

In 2008, the cost of an oven was Rs.3500. In 2010, it rose to Rs.4900. What is the percent increase in price?

Answer 1

Answer:

40%

Step-by-step explanation:

Increase in price = 4900 - 3500 = rs 1400

= Percentage increase = Increase / original price * 100 =1400 / 3500 * 100 = 40 % increase.

Answer 2

Answer:

40 percentage increase

Step-by-step explanation:

Rs 4900-Rs3500= Rs1400 thus the increase price . now we find percentage increase in price

so we do 1400/3500*100

1400 /35 =40%

thus answer is 40%