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Nora's leaf collection consisted of 150 leaves by August. By december , her collection had grown to 177 leaves. How much did her collection increase between August and December? 9% 12% 15% 18%
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Nora's leaf collection consisted of 150 leaves by August. By december , her collection had grown to 177 leaves. How much did her collection increase between August and December?

9%
12%
15%
18%

User Brian Merrell
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Answer=18%

177/150=1.18

1.18=118%

118%-100%=18%

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another way to solve the equation...

150 177
_____=_____
100% x

Cross Multiply
150x=17700
divide both sides by 150
x=118%

118%-100%=18%
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