Question

The number of students in mathletes increased from 20 to 28. what was the percent of increased

Answer 1

Explanation:

1. Use the formula for finding out how what percent it is. (new amount ÷ old amount)
2. 28 ÷ 20 = 1.4
3. Since you want to know how much it increased, subtract 1
4. 1.4 - 1 = 0.4
5. Convert 0.4 into a percentage.
6. 0.4 = 40%

Answer:

The number of students increased by 40%