Question

Last year, Alaska saw 48 inches of snow during the winter. This year, Alaska saw 75 inches of snow during the winter. By what percent did the amount of snow increase? Round to the nearest percent.

74%
36%
56%
45%

Answer 1

36%

Explanation:

75-48= 27

`(27)/(75) * 100`

i mean 100%

Answer 2

56% rounded. The percentage increase of 48-75 is 56.25% which rounded is 56%