Tappu throws a ball to break Bhide’s balcony glass with a speed of 20 km/h. The required speed of the ball to break the glass should be 35 km/h. Then find by how much per cent should Tappu increase the ball’s speed to break the glass.
1. 60%
2. 75%
3. 85%
4. 90%
1. 60%
2. 75%
3. 85%
4. 90%
Correct Answer – Option 2 : 75%
Given:
Speed of Tappu’s ball = 20km/h
The required speed of the ball to break the glass = 35 km/h
Calculations:
Increase in speed = 35 – 20 = 15
Increase % = (15/20) × 100 = 75%
∴ Required increase % is 75%