Question

From a picnic arranged for 10 persons, 2 opted out. The expenses had to be equally shared by them. What is the percentage increase in the expenses of each person after the two left?

• A. 40%
• B. 25%
• C. 20%
• D. 12%

Answer 1

Answer:

B. 25%

Initial expense per person: Rs. 10

2 opted out, total expense covered by remaining 8: 10 x 2 = 20

Additional expense per person: 20/8 = 2.5

Percentage increase: (2.5/10) x 100 = 25%