Bus fares were recently increased from taka 1.70 to taka 2.00.What was the approximate percentage of increase?

Bus fares were recently increased from taka 1.70 to taka 2.00.What was the approximate percentage of increase?

A 18%

B 15%

C 0.15%

D 0.18%

Solution

Correct Answer: Option A

My Examiner Solution-

% In Increase=(Total Increase Fare/Primary Fare)×100%

=((2-1.70)/1.70)×100

=(0.3/1.7)×100%

=18%