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Question
The salary of a man is increased from Rs. 600 per month to Rs. 850 per month. Express the increase in salary as percent.
Solution
Original salary of a man = Rs. 600
Increased salary = Rs. 850
∴ Amount of increase = Rs. 850 - 600 = Rs. 250
Percentage increase `= (250 xx 100)/600 = 125/3`
`= 41 2/3 %`
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