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Find the percent of change
3/8 to 5/8

User Heba
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Answer:

66.7%

Explanation:

From 3/5 to 5/8 it's the same percent change as from 3 to 5.

percent change = (new number - old number)/(old number) * 100%

percent change = (5 - 3)/3 * 100%

percent change = 2/3 * 100%

percent change = 66.666...%

Answer: 66.7%

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