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Question : Anita scored 36 marks out of 120 but later her teacher increased 6 marks for her. What will be the increase in her percentage?

Option 1: 6%

Option 2: 10%

Option 3: 8%

Option 4: 5%


Team Careers360 21st Jan, 2024
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Team Careers360 22nd Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 5%


Solution : Anita scored 36 marks out of 120.
Her percentage = $\frac{36}{120}×100=30$%
Later her teacher increased 6 marks.
Her new percentage $=\frac{36+6}{120}×100=\frac{42}{120}×100=35$%
Increase in percentage = 35% – 30% = 5%
Hence, the correct answer is 5%.

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