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Penelope earned $50 in May. She earned $60 in June. What is the percent increase or decrease in Penelope's monthly earnings?
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Penelope earned $50 in May. She earned $60 in June.

What is the percent increase or decrease in Penelope's monthly earnings?

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Answer:

20% increase in June

Explanation:

May earning = $50

June earning = $60

The difference

  • $60 - $50 = $10 increase

Increase%

  • 10/50*100% = 20%
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