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The table shows old and new bus fares. Which route had the largest percentage increase?

Class 7Percentage Increase and DecreaseComparing Quantities
  • APatna–Gaya
  • BMumbai–Pune
  • CChennai–Madurai
  • DDelhi–Agra

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Delhi–Agra 40/200 = 20%; Mumbai–Pune 15/150 = 10%; Patna–Gaya 20/80 = 25%; Chennai–Madurai 60/400 = 15%. Chennai–Madurai has the biggest rupee increase but Patna–Gaya the biggest percent.
Answer: A) Patna–Gaya

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