Question

This year, 40 students tried out for the softball team. Last year, 8 fewer students tried out. What is the percent increase in the number of students who tried out for the softball team?

Answer 1

The right answer is 25% because

Explanation:

1. 40 - 8 = 32

2. 40 - 32 = 8

3. 8 / 32 = 0.25

4. 0.25 x 100 = 25

5. 25 = 25%

Answer 2

The answer is 32% because 40-8=32 or the answer is 8% more