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Joe sells newspapers. On Monday he sold 15 newspapers, on Tuesday 20,
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Joe sells newspapers. On Monday he sold 15 newspapers, on Tuesday 20, and on Wednesday 25. To the nearest one percent, what was the percentage increase in his sales from Monday to Wednesday?
A 10%
B 17%
C 25%
D 67%
E 167%
A 10%
B 17%
C 25%
D 67%
E 167%
Part of the project: GRE QCQ & PS 3 Questions Every One DAILY Challenge - (2022)
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GRE Math Essentials (2022)
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GRE Math Essentials (2022)
GRE Geometry Formulas for a Q170
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Re: Joe sells newspapers. On Monday he sold 15 newspapers, on Tuesday 20,
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Re: Joe sells newspapers. On Monday he sold 15 newspapers, on Tuesday 20,
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08 Aug 2022, 21:24
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The formula is : 100 x (sold newspaper of Wednesday - Sold newspaper of Monday)/ Sold newspaper of Monday.
= 100 x (25-15)/15 = 100 x 0.6666667
= 67%
= 100 x (25-15)/15 = 100 x 0.6666667
= 67%
