Percentages, SM-Bank 039

Max wanted to buy a squash racquet that cost $75.

He has saved $60.

How much extra does he need to save as a percentage of the cost price? (2 marks)

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$20\%$

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$\text{Percentage}$	$=\dfrac{15}{75}\times 100=\dfrac{1}{5}\times 100$
	$= 20\%$

$\therefore\ \text{Max needs to save an extra 20%.}$

\(\text{Percentage}\)	\(=\dfrac{15}{75}\times 100=\dfrac{1}{5}\times 100\)
	\(= 20\%\)