Question

Last year, an organization spent $500 on food for an event 100 people attende

This year, they plan for 120 people to attend the event. Food costs the same per
person as it did last year. From last year to this year, what is the percent change in
the money the organization spends on food? Show your work.

Answer 1

Hello!
Since 120 is bigger than 100, the money spent will increase. 120 / 100 = 1.20, so it’s a 20% increase in expenses as my final answer. Hope this helped ☺️