Question

Last year the cost of a commodity was 40rs. This year, the cost of the commodity increased to 50rs. What is the percentage change in its price ?​

Answer 1

QUESTION :-

Last year the cost of a commodity was 40rs. This year, the cost of the commodity increased to 50rs. What is the percentage change in its price ?

SOLUTION :-

Percentage increase in price = amount changed/original amount × 100℅

➡ 50-40/40 × 100℅

➡ 10/40 × 100℅

➡ 1000/40 ℅

➡ 25℅

.°. The percentage change in its price is 25℅

Answer 2

Answer:

Given,

Last year the Cost be ₹40

After increasing the value be ₹50

Change in price = ₹50 - 40

= ₹10

So,

$= \frac{10}{40} \times 100$

$= 25\%$

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