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A report shows that in 2024, Country B's EV sales increased from 50,000 to 75,000 units. What is the percentage increase in EV sales?

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A report shows that in 2024, Country B's EV sales increased from 50,000 to 75,000 units. What is the percentage increase in EV sales?
A50%
B33.3%
C25%
D75%
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
  1. Step 1: Calculate increase in sales

    75,000 - 50,000 = 25,000 units increase.
  2. Step 2: Calculate percentage increase

    (25,000 ÷ 50,000) x 100 = 50% increase.
  3. Final Answer:

    50% -> Option A
  4. Quick Check:

    Percentage increase = 50% [OK]
Quick Trick: Increase ÷ original x 100 = % increase [OK]
Common Mistakes:
  • Dividing original by increase
  • Using final number instead of increase
  • Confusing percentage with absolute numbers

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