Multiple choice

A number reduced by 25% becomes 225. What per cent should it be increased so that it becomes 375?

  1. $25%$
  2. $30%$
  3. $35%$
  4. $75%$
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Reduced by 25% to 225 means original = 225/0.75 = 300. To reach 375 from 300: increase = 75/300 = 25%. The question asks what percent to increase the original to become 375. The claimed answer A (25%) is correct.

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