The price of dhal is increased from $ 30 to $ 37.5 per kg. Find the percentage increase in price. a) 25 b) 60 c) 45 d) None e) 98 

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Answer: A

Price of dhal before = $30

Price of dhal now = $ 37.5

Increase in dhal = current price – original price

 = $37.5 - $ 30

 = $ 7.5

Therefore, percentage increase in price = Increase in price/Original price × 100 %

 = 7.5 / 30 × 100

= 750/100

= 25 %

Thus, increase in price= 25 %


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