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Nora’s leaf collection consisted of 150 leaves in August. By December, her collection had grown to 177 leaves. By how much did her collection increase between August and December? A. 9% B. 12% C. 15% D.
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Nora’s leaf collection consisted of 150 leaves in August. By December, her collection had grown to 177 leaves. By how much did her collection increase between August and December?

A. 9%

B. 12%

C. 15%

D. 18%

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Yep the answer is D.18%

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150 leaves -----100 %
177 leaves ----- x %
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150 : 177 = 100 : x
x = ( 177 * 100 ) : 150
x = 118 %
118 5 - 100 % = 18%
Answer: Her collection increased by D ) 18 %
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