Bus fares were recently increased from Taka 1.70 to Taka 2.00.What was the approximate percentage of increase?
A
18%
B
15%
C
0.15%
D
0.18%
Correct Answer: 18%
Bus fares increased = (2.00 - 1.70) = .30 in 1.70 Taka increase = .30 Taka = .301.70 ∴ " 100 " " " .30×1001.70 = 17.64 " = 18%