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Question
The price of rice rises from Rs. 30 per kg to Rs. 36 per kg. Find the percentage rise in the price of rice.
Solution
First price of rice = Rs. 30 per kg
Rised price = Rs. 36 per kg
Rise per kg = 36 – 30 = Rs. 6
Percent rise = `6/30xx100` = 20%
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