Question

Which expression could be used to represent a 45% increase? (Question 9)

Answer 1

Options (A) and (B)

Explanation:

Question (9)

Let a number = x

45% increase in the given number will be = x + (45% of x)

= x +
`(45x)/(100)`

= x + 0.45x

= x(1 + 0.45)

= 1.45x

Therefore, there will be the two expressions,

A). 1.45x

B). x + 0.45x

Options (A) and (B) will be the correct options.