Describe how to find percent increase and give an example. Consider the value 20

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Describe how to find percent increase and give an example.

Consider the value 20 increased to 45.

A) First find the fraction for the percent increase, which is the amount of increase over the original amount, (125%)

B) First find the fraction for the percent increase, which is the new amount over the original amount (225%)

C) First find the fraction for the percent increase, which is the amount of increase over the original amount (1.25%)

D) First find the fraction for the percent increase, which is the new amount over the original amount (2.25%)

Choose correct answer

Explanation / Answer

A) is correct answer because (45-20)=25

Gain % =gain / (original amount)=(25/20)*100=125

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