The orginal Funding to build a housing development was $1.75 billion. The funding was increased to $2. 5 billion By what percentage was the original funding increased.
A
38%
B
52%
C
43%
D
75%
Correct Answer: 43%
Original Funding = $1.75 billionafter increased = $2.5 billionthe original funding increased = $2.5 - $1.75 = $0.75 percentage of original funding increased = ($0.75*100)/ $1.75 = .428 = .43 or 43% (Ans)