Question

Last school year the enrollment at a school was 465 students. This year the enrollment is 525 what is the percent of change? State whether the percent of change is an increase or a decrease

Answer 1

12.9% change by an increase

Explanation:

Answer 2

This is a 12.9% change - increase

Explanation:

To find the percent change, use the percent change equation.

(New - Old)/(Old) * 100 = Percent Change

(525 - 465)/(465)*100 = Percent Change

60/465 * 100 = Percent Change

.129 * 100 = Percent Change

12.9% = Percent Change