A person’s salary has increased from Rs. 7,000 to Rs. 12,000. What is the percentage increase in his salary?
1. \(61 \frac{1}{7}\)%
2. \(76 \frac{4}{7}\)%
3. \(69 \frac{1}{7}\)%
4. \(71 \frac{3}{7}\)%
1. \(61 \frac{1}{7}\)%
2. \(76 \frac{4}{7}\)%
3. \(69 \frac{1}{7}\)%
4. \(71 \frac{3}{7}\)%
Correct Answer – Option 4 : \(71 \frac{3}{7}\)%
Given:
Initial salary = Rs. 7000
Increased salary = Rs. 12,000
Calculation:
Increase in salary = Rs. 12000 – Rs. 7000 = Rs. 5000
Increase % in salary = (5000/7000) × 100
\(\Rightarrow 71\frac{3}{7}\)%
∴ The percentage increase in the salary is \(71\frac{3}{7}\)%