A number if reduced by 25% becomes 225. By what percent should it be increased so that it becomes 375 ?
A. 25%
B. 30%
C. 35%
D. 75%
Answer: Option A
Solution(By Examveda Team)
Let the number = xAccording to the question,
$$\frac{x × (100 - 25)}{100}$$ = 225
x = $$\frac{225 × 100}{75}$$
x = 300
Required percentage :
= $$\frac{(375 - 300)}{300}$$ × 100
= 25%
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