SOLUTION: The cost of a meal in a restaurant has increased from Rs 120 to 150. Find the percentage increase in the cost of meal.
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Question 978269: The cost of a meal in a restaurant has increased from Rs 120 to 150. Find the percentage increase in the cost of meal.
Answer by Cromlix(4381) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Hi there,
Original cost Rs 120
New cost Rs 150
Rs 150 - Rs 120
= Rs 30
30/120 x 100
= 25%
Hope this helps:-)
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