Question

The price of an item in 1999 was 45 rupees. in 2001 the price was 54 rupees. find the percentage change in price.

Answer 1

Answer:

20%

Step-by-step explanation:

in 1999 the price was 45 and in 2001 the price is 54

the increase in price will be 54-45=9

increase percentage will be

$\frac{difference in price}{45}*100$

(9/45)*100

=20%

the increase in percentage will be 20%