Question

Nathan usually drinks 37 ounces of water per day. He read that he should drink 62 ounces of water per day. If he starts drinking 62 ounces, what is the percent increase? Round to the nearest percent.

Answer 1

68%

Explanation:

The increase is (62 - 37), or 25, ounces. Comparing this to the original quantity (37 oz), we divide 25 oz. by 37 oz., obtaining 0.676 (a ratio). Multiplying this ratio by 100%, we get 68% (to the nearest percent).