Question 6
Commercial ArithmeticThe cost of kerosene per litre increases from N60 to N85. What is the percentage rate of increase?
- A.42%
- B.41%
- C.40%
- D.25%
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: A (42%)
Explanation
The increase is N25, and 25/60 × 100% ≈ 41.7%, which is 42% to the nearest whole number.