A number reduced by 33% becomes 335. What percent should it be increased so…
2020
A number reduced by 33% becomes 335. What percent should it be increased so that it becomes 950?
- A.
95%
- B.
90%
- C.
100%
- D.
85%
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Correct answer: B
If a number reduced by 33% becomes 335, then 67% of the original number is 335.
Original number = 335/0.67 = 500.
To become 950, the increase required is 450 on 500.
Increase percent = 450/500 x 100 = 90%.