Which of the following multipliers will cause a number to be increased by 29.7%? Choose the correct choice from the following choices
A) 1.297  B) 12.97  C) 129.7  D) 1297  E) None
Solution   Let the number be 100 and required multiplier be y.   Then, 100y = 129.7   y = 129.7 / 100= 
<gadget id="calculator">129.7 / 100</gadget>
<output>1.297</output>
1.297   Answer 1297
<result>D</result>
Which of the following multipliers will cause a number to be increased by 29.7%?