Question

in india 14 women member of the parliament were elected in 1977 and in 1979 this number was increased to 26.find the increased percent

Answer 1

In 1977 ,number of women elected =14
in 1979, number of women elected = 26
Increase in number of women =26-14 =12
Now
increase percent = (Increase /number of women elected in 1977) ×100
= (12/14)×100
=1200/14
= 85.714%
Hope it helps

Answer 2

original value  = 14

number was increased to 26

increased value = [26 - 14 ] = 12

increased percent = increased value ÷ original value X 100

increased % = 12 ÷ 14 X 100  = 85.71 % ANS