Question

The number 42 is increased to 46. what is the percentage by which the number was increased?

Answer 1

9.52% ( to 2 dec. places )

Explanation:

Calculate the percentage increase using

percent increase =
`(increase)/(original)` × 100%

increase = 46 - 42 = 4, hence

percent increase =
`(4)/(42)` × 100% ≠ 9.52%