Question

The price of mangoes in late season suddenly increased from Rs 50 per kg to Rs 90 per kg. Find the percent increase in the price.​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Original price = ₹50

Increased price =₹90

Total increase in price =₹90-₹50

=₹40

Therefore,

% increase= Increase in price/Original price x 100

= 40/50 x 100

= 80%

Hence, 80% increases in the price of the mangoes.