Question

John used to buy petrol at the rate of Rs. 80 per litre till last month. Now he buy it at the rate of Rs. 85 per litre. By what percentage did the petrol price increase as compared to last month?
1. 6.25%
2. 5.5%
3. 8.35%
4. 10%

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : 6.25%

Given,

John used to buy petrol at the rate of Rs. 80 per liter till last month.

Now he buys it at the rate of Rs. 85 per liter.

Increase in percentage = (85 – 80)/ 80 × 100

= 5/ 80 × 100

= 0. 0625 × 100 = 6.25

Hence, “6.25 %” is the correct answer.