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1. The orginal Funding to build a housing development was $1.75 billion. The funding was increased to $2. 5 billion By what percentage was the original funding increased.

  • A. 38%
  • B. 38%
  • C. 38%
  • D. 38%

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

Original Funding = $1.75 billion

after increased = $2.5 billion

the original funding increased =  $2.5 - $1.75 = $0.75 

percentage of original funding increased =  ($0.75*100)/ $1.75 = .428 = .43 or 43% (Ans)


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