Question

Gershon Smudgenick had 4 pounds of broccoli sprouts. He

went to Joe's Discount Bonanza and got some more. He ended up
with 11 pounds of broccoli sprouts. What is the fractional increase
in Gershon's broccoli sprouts? What is the percent increase in
Gershon's broccoli sprouts?

Answer 1

Answer: The fractional increase in Gershon's broccoli sprouts is 7/4 and the percent increase in Gershon's broccoli sprouts is 175%.

Explanation:

The fractional increase in Gershon's broccoli sprouts is the difference between the final amount and the initial amount divided by the initial amount.

So in this case, it would be (11 - 4) / 4 = 7 / 4.

The percent increase in Gershon's broccoli sprouts is the fractional increase multiplied by 100.

So, it would be (7 / 4) * 100 = 175%.

It means Gershon's broccoli sprouts increased by 175% from 4 pounds to 11 pounds.