Question

Mrs. Nesbitt had 97 books in her classroom library she received a grant to expand her classroom library After spending the money she had 213 books what is the percent increase?

Answer 1

219 percent

Explanation:

97 goes into 213 two times which is a 200 percent increase which leaves 18 books. 18.5 percent of 97 is about 18 so rounded up it is a 219 percent increase