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In the last appraisal cycle, the salary increment of Sally was 200% more than that of Harry, and salary increment of Ron was 300% of the salary increment of Sally. What was the salary increment of Ron, if the salary increment of Harry was $100?

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C

A.  $300
 B.  $600
 C.  $900
 D.  $1200
 E.  $1500

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pandeyashwin · Answer

"salary increment of Sally was 200% more than that of Harry " = 100 + 200% of 100 = 300.
"salary increment of Ron was 300% of the salary increment of Sally" = 300% of 300 = 900
Option C

EgmatQuantExpert · Answer

Solution 
  Given:  
 • In the last appraisal cycle, the salary increment of Sally was 200% more than that of Harry
• Salary increment of Ron was 300% of the salary increment of Sally
• Salary increment of Harry was $100

To find:  
 • The salary increment of Ron

Approach and Working:  
Salary increment of Harry was $100 and salary increment of Sally was 200% more than(or 3 times) that of Harry.
 • Therefore, salary increment of Sally = $(100 x 3) = $300

Also, salary increment of Ron was 300% of the salary increment of Sally.
 • Hence, salary increment of Ron = 300% of $300 = $900

Hence, the correct answer is option C.

Answer: C

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ScottTargetTestPrep · Answer

The phrase “200% more than” means “3 times the amount.” Since the salary increment of Harry was 100, Sally’s was 3 x 100 = 300.

The phrase “300% of” means “3 times,” and since Ron’s was 300% of Sally’s, we have 3 x 300 = 900.

Answer: C

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