Question

Find the percent increase from 8 to 18

Answer 1

the correct answer is 44.4%

Answer 2

125% increase

Explanation:

To find the percent increase, take the new amount and subtract the original amount. Divide by the original amount and multiply by 100%

New amount 18

Original amount 8

New - original 18-8=10

Divide by original 10/8= 1.25

Multiply by 100% 1.25*100% = 125% increase