Question

The price of a jacket was increased by 1000 to 6000. what was the percentage increase?​

Answer 1

(6000-1000)÷1000×100 =0.05

(6000÷1000-1)×100 =600.6

600-100 = 500

Answer 2

500% increase

Explanation:

→ Work out the difference between the two numbers

6000 - 1000 = 5000

→ Divide this number by the original

5000 ÷ 1000 = 5

→ Multiply that answer by 100

500% increase