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A woman bought a bag of rice 5700 naira and in 3 weeks later, she could only buy 2/4 of the bags for 5700 naira. Find the percentage?

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Answer: 100% increase

Explanation:

You need the find the cost per bag in those weeks.

Three weeks ago, she could buy a bag for N5,700.

Three weeks after that, she could only buy half a bag for the same amount. A bag therefore costs:

= 5,700 ÷ 2/4

= N11,400

The percentage increase is:

= (11,400 - 5,700) / 5,700

= 100%

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