Question

Indentify the percent of change as an increase or a decrease. Then find the percent of change. Round to the nearest tenth of a percent, if necessary. 5 cups to 8 cups

Answer 1

Answer: 60 % - percent of increase

Explanation:

Hi, to answer this question we have to analyze the information given:

• Original number of cups: 5
• New number of cups: 8

For the first part, because the original number of cups increases, the percent of change is an increase.

To find the number:

(new number -original number ) / (original number) =

Replacing with the values given:

(8-5) /5 = 0.6 (decimal form)

To obtain the percentage we have to multiply it by 100:

0.6 x 100 =60%

In conclusion, we have a 60 percent of increase.

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