Mathematics
Assertion (A) : By increasing ₹ 320 by 20%, we obtain the increased amount = ₹ 348.
Reason (R) : To increase a quantity by a percentage, we first find the percentage of the quantity and then add it to the original quantity.
Both A and R are correct, and R is the correct explanation for A.
Both A and R are correct, and R is not the correct explanation for A.
A is true, but R is false.
A is false, but R is true.
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Answer
20% of ₹ 320 = = ₹ 64
Increased amount = ₹ 320 + ₹ 64 = ₹ 384
So, assertion (A) is false.
We know that,
To increase a quantity by a percentage, we first find the percentage of the quantity and then add it to the original quantity.
So, reason (R) is true.
Hence, option 4 is the correct option.
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