CSATPercentage, Profit & LossPercentage Arithmetic2024

A number is mistakenly divided by 4 instead of multiplying by 4. What is the percentage change in the result due to this mistake?

A

25%

B

50%

C

72.75%

D

93.75%

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation

1. **Setup with Substitution**: Ins

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