Question

6.

May weighed 40kg last year. Her weight increases to 45kg this year. What percentage of the
original weight is her new weight?
writte down the horizontal form and answer​

Answer 1

Answer: 12.5%

Explanation:

Use the percentage change formula:

`(New-Original)/(Original)\\\\\\(45-40)/(40)\quad =(5)/(40)\quad =0.125\qquad \implies\large\boxed{12.5\%}`