Question

A man's income is increased in the ratio 47:40.find the increase percentage​

Answer 1

14.8%

Explanation:

Given data

Initial income=47

Final income=40

The change= 47-40

=7

Hence the percent increase is

% increase= Change/ initial*100

% increase= 7/47*100

% increase=0.148*100

% increase=14.8%