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Expenses — Quiz

Question 5 • Financial Math

Noor runs a small bakery and has recorded his expenses for ingredients in two consecutive months. In March, the ingredients cost $⁢150 In April, she spent $⁢165 on ingredients. What is the percent increase in expenses for ingredients from March to April?

Answer
A
1 point 5 percent
B
9 percent
C
10 percent
D
15 percent

Explanation

The expenses increased by $165 − $150 = $15. To find the percent increase, divide the increase by the original March expense: $15 ÷ $150 = 0.10, or 10%. So the correct choice is 10 percent.

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