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The number of watches sold in Town Y increased by what per cent from February to May?
Answer & Solution
Correct Answer:
Option
D
Number of Watches sold in Town Y in February = 120
Number of Watches sold in Town Y in May = 230
Required percentage increase
$$\eqalign{ & = \frac{230-120}{120}\times100 \cr & = \frac{110}{120}\times100 \cr & = \frac{110\times5}{6}\cr & = \frac{275}{3} \cr & = 91\frac{2}{3}\% \cr} $$
Number of Watches sold in Town Y in May = 230
Required percentage increase
$$\eqalign{ & = \frac{230-120}{120}\times100 \cr & = \frac{110}{120}\times100 \cr & = \frac{110\times5}{6}\cr & = \frac{275}{3} \cr & = 91\frac{2}{3}\% \cr} $$
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