Question

Initially Ms. Rakhi Sawant has Rs. 200 in her wallet then she increased it by 20%. Once again she increased her amount by 25%. The final value of money in her wallet will be what per cent greater than the initial amount.

Answer 1

Initial amt. = 200
First increase = 20% = 40 rs
Increased amt. = 240

Second increase= 25%=60rs.
Increased amt.=300

Net. Amt. = 300 - 200 = 100
Increased % = 100/200 x 100= 50%

Answer 2

Initially Ms. Rakhi Sawant has Rs. 200

∴ Initial amount = 200

Rs. 200 increase  by 20%= 20% × 200=Rs. 40

Increased amount = 240

According to the question Increased amount again increased by 25%

Second increase= 25% × 240= Rs. 60

Increased amount = 240 + 60 =300

∴ The final value of money in her wallet will be 300

Net amount = 300 - 200 = 100

Increased % = 100/200 x 100= 50%

Ans :- Final amount is Rs 300, and increased % is 50%.