Question

A hardware store changed

the price of its paint from $25 to $31. Approximately
what percent did the price of paint increase?

Answer 1

24%

Explanation:

Using the formula below, you can plug in the numbers and use PEMDAS.

(31 - 25)

----------- x 100

25

6

----- = 0.24

25

0.24 x 100 = 24

The answer is 24%

Answer 2

16%

Explanation:

$31 - $25 = 6

100/6 = 16.66666667