The cost of a washing machine is 44% less than the cost of a TV. If the cost of the washing machine rises by 78% and the cost of the TV falls by 70%, what is the percentage change in the total cost of 7 washing machines and 2 TVs?

Subject: Mathematics | Topic: Arithmetic | Difficulty: MEDIUM

Options

  1. (A) 34% decrease
  2. (B) 21% increase
  3. (C) 30% decrease
  4. (D) 28% increase

Verified Answer

Option (D): 28% increase


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