The salary of a man was increased in the ratio 40:47. calculate the percentage increase in the salary
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A.
85.1% -
B.
58.5% -
C.
17.5% -
D.
14.9%
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation
(%Increase = frac{Actual hspace{1mm}increase}{initial hspace{1mm}ratio}times 100%)
Actual increase = 7; Initial ratio = 40
(=left(frac{7}{40} times 100%right)=frac{35}{2}=17.5%)