Question

Find the percent increase from $3.50 to $12.00. Round to the nearest percent.​

Answer 1

The increase from $3.50 to $8.50 was 243%.

Explanation:

The increase from $3.50 to $12.00 was $8.50.

We need to compare this to the original $3.50 by writing the following ratio, evaluating it and converting the result to a percentage:

$8.50

--------- = 2.43

$3.50

Multiply this result by 100%: (100%)(2.43) = 243%

The increase from $3.50 to $8.50 was 243%.

Answer 2

15.00 once you add percent