Question

the price of a phone on sale was increased from $80 to $120. By what percentage was the price of the phone increased?

Answer 1

50%

Explanation:

120 / 80 = 1.5

1.5 x 100 = 150%

150% - 100% = 50%

Answer 2

50% increase

Explanation:

120 - 80 = 40

40 = 50% of 80