Question

Mayra buys a sweater for $20. The next month, the store increases the price of the sweater to $24. What is the percent increase in the price of the sweater?

A. 20% increase, because 24 over 20 equals X over 100.

B. 17% increase, because 4 over 24 equals X over 100.

C. 17% increase, because 20 over 24 equals X over 100.

D. 20% increase, because 4 over 20 equals X over 100.

Answer 1

D

Explanation:

Because 20% increased is like 4 over 20, 4 times 20 is 100 so x is over 100

Answer 2

I think it is D.

Step-by-step explanation: So I am not 100% Sure on this, but if D is wrong, it is 100% A.