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4. Lilly's old car seat hada maximum weight of 40 pounds. Her now car seat has a max weight of 70 pounds. find the percent increase or decrease

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Lilly's old car seat hada maximum weight of 40 pounds.

Her now car seat has a max weight of 70 pounds.

Find the percent increase or decrease​?

SOLUTION:

New increase in weight = 70 pounds - 40 pounds = 30 pounds

Percentage increase = 30 / 40 x 100 / 1 = 75 % increase

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