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Set 3: Percentages (Advanced)

Explanation

Answer: B

PROBLEM

A value increased from 110 to 165. What was the percent increase?

A value increased from 110 to 165. What was the percent increase?

A.

45%

B.

50%

✓ Correct
C.

55%

D.

100%

Detailed Explanation

Choice B is the best answer. Change = 165 - 110 = 55. Percent = 55/110 times 100 = 50%

Why others are wrong:
A: 45% is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
C: 55% is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
D: 100% is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.