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Set 3: Percentages (Advanced)

Explanation

Answer: D

PROBLEM

A value increased from 100 to 120. What was the percent increase?

A value increased from 100 to 120. What was the percent increase?

A.

40%

B.

25%

C.

15%

D.

20%

✓ Correct

Detailed Explanation

Choice D is the best answer. Change = 120 - 100 = 20. Percent = 20/100 times 100 = 20%

Why others are wrong:
A: 40% is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
B: 25% is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
C: 15% is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.