Question

If a shirt for $18 is marked up to $20
then the percentage increases is
equal to:
[2008]
(a) 11%
(b) 11.11%
(c) 12%
(d) 9%​

Answer 1

Answer:b)11.11

Step-by-step explanation:

it is a simple question, whenever you need to find % increase or % decrease.

always divide the increase as in this case $2 by the original amount which is $18 and multiply it by 100 as you need to take the %.

so,

2/18*100 gives you 11.11%      * is multiply  

Answer 2

Based on the information the percentage increases is  equal to:  (b) 11.11%.

Using this formula

Percentage increase=Current price-Initial price/Initial price×100

Where:

Current price=$20

Initial price=$18

Let plug in the formula

Percentage increase=$20 - $18/$18

Percentage increase = $2/$18×100

Percentage increase=11.11%

Inconclusion the percentage increases is  equal to:  (b) 11.11%.

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