Question

The price of a fan increases from Rs 860 to Rs 989. Find the increase per cent in its price

Answer 1

Answer:

86.96%

Step-by-step explanation:

Take the lowest price which is 860 and divide it by the higher price/ increased price 989. Then you will get a decimal so you multiply by a 100 to get the percentage. To get the percentage 86.96 % always round to two decimal places with money. Even though this is a percentage the topic is still money and it tells you to add the cents to the price.

Answer 2

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Increase=new price-old price

989-860

129rupees

Increase percent=

Increase*100/old price=12900/860

15%