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A is 50% more than B, C is 2/3 of A and D is 60% more than C. Now, each of A, B, C, and D is increased by 10%. Find what per cent of B is D…

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A is 50% more than B, C is 2/3 of A and D is 60% more than C. Now, each of A, B, C, and D is increased by 10%. Find what per cent of B is D (after the increase)
  • A150%
  • B160%
  • C175%
  • D176%
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By above statement,

⇒ A = (3/2)B

Also,

⇒ C = (2/3)A

⇒ C = B

Now,

⇒ D = (8/5)C

⇒ D = (8/5)B

⇒ D = 160% of B

[Note: This value does not change if if all the values are incremented by the same percent value]

∴ D is 160% of B