Post-UTME Mathematics 2015 Objective — Question 24
Question 24 of 40 from the Post-UTME Screening (Post-UTME) Mathematics 2015 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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George's best long jump distance increased by 10% from 2000 to 2001 and by 20% from 2001 and 2002. What percent did her best long jump distance increase from 2000 to 2002?
- A. 15%
- B. 30%
- C. 32%Correct
- D. 20%
Explanation
Combined growth factor = 1.10 x 1.20 = 1.32, i.e. a 32% total increase.
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