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Percentages
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E1
EasyWhat is 35% of 240?
💡 Multiply by 35/100.
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35% of 240 = (35/100) × 240 = 84 ✅ Answer: 84
✅84
E2
MediumA number is increased from 80 to 100. What is the percentage increase?
💡 Percentage change = (New − Old) / Old × 100.
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Increase = 100 − 80 = 20 % increase = (20 / 80) × 100 = 25% ✅ Answer: 25%
✅25%
E3
ChallengingAfter a 20% discount, an item costs ₹480. What was the original price?
💡 After 20% off, you pay 80% of original. Original = paid ÷ 0.8.
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Let original = x. 80% of x = 480 x = 480 / 0.8 = ₹600 ✅ Answer: ₹600
✅₹600