Question

A car dealership had a 45% increase in sales from June to August. If sales increased 25% from June to July, what was the

Increase in sales from July to August?
(A) 10%
(3) 12%
(C) 14%
(D) 16%
(E) 20%

Answer 1

Answer: D - 16%

Explanation:

Pretend their first sale was 100 dollars. The 25% INCREASE makes that into 125 dollars. If you multiply that by 16% and add to 125, you get 145 dollars.

Multiply the original 100 dollars with the 45% increase, and you also get 145 dollars.

Therfore, D is correct.

Answer 2

1.25x = 1.45, so x = 1.16

The correct answer is (D) 16%