Question

The price of a man's shirt went from $15 to $20. What was the percent of increase of the price of the shirt? A. 25% A. , 25%, B. 3313% B. , 33 and 1 over 3 percent, C. 20% C. , 20%, D. None of these D. , none of these,

Answer 1

it would be -25% because 15 is less than 20

Answer 2

Answer: 33 1/3%

Explanation:

Percentage increase of the shirt will be calculated as:

= Price Increase / Old price × 100%

Price Increase = $20 - $15 = $5

Old price = $15

Percent increase = Price Increase / Old price × 100%

= 5/15 × 100

= 1/3 × 100

= 33 1/3%