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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?

A40%

B25%

C20%

D12%

Answer:

B. 25%

Read Explanation:

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%


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