Which of the following multipliers will cause a number to increase by 29.7%?
Question and options
Which of the following multipliers will cause a number to increase by 29.7%?
- 12.97
- 129.7
- 1297
- 1.297
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D - 1.297
An increase of 29.7% means new = old x (1 + 0.297) = old x 1.297.
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