Give stream of consciousness and then the final answer. 150 is increased by 40%. Find the final number.
Options:
(A) 200
(B) 210
(C) 180
(D) 190
(E) 220
Final number = Initial number + 40%(original number) = 150 + 40%(150) = 150 + 60 = 210.
The final answer: (B).