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Set 1: Percentages (Advanced)

Explanation

Answer: B

PROBLEM

A value increased from 90 to 99. What was the percent increase?

A value increased from 90 to 99. What was the percent increase?

A.

20%

B.

10%

✓ Correct
C.

15%

D.

5%

Detailed Explanation

Choice B is the best answer. Change = 99 - 90 = 9. Percent = 9/90 times 100 = 10%

Why others are wrong:
A: 20% is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
C: 15% is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
D: 5% is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.