Question

Oliver raised his grade from an 85 to a 92 for the semester. What was the percent increase of his grade? A) .07% B) .08% C) 7% D) 8%

Answer 1

D) 8%

92-85=7

7/85 = 0.08

0.08 X 100 = 8

Answer 2

(new - original)/original

(92-85)/85

7/85

.0823

8.23 %

Choice D