In the last financial year, a car company sold 41800 cars. In this year, the target is sale 51300 cars. By what percent must the sale be increased ?
A. $$11\frac{9}{22}$$%
B. $$8\frac{9}{22}$$%
C. $$8\frac{11}{23}$$%
D. $$22\frac{8}{11}$$%
Answer: Option D
Solution(By Examveda Team)
Percentage increase := $$\frac{51300 - 41800}{41800}$$ × 100
= $$\frac{9500}{41800}$$ × 100
= $$\frac{9500}{418}$$
= $$\frac{500}{22}$$
= $$\frac{250}{11}$$
= $$22\frac{8}{11}$$%
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