Question

Bennett was about 8 pounds when he was born in December. In March, Bennett was 15 pounds. What was Bennett's PERCENT INCREASE in weight from December to March?

Answer 1

87.50%

Explanation:

The increase in weight between December was Bennett was given birth to and the following March is the difference between the weight now and prior weight i.e 15 pounds -8 pounds=7 pounds

The % increase in weight =the increase in weight/initial weight

the increase in weight is 7 pounds

the initial weight was 8 pounds

the % increase in weight=7/8=87.50%

The percentage increase in weight is 87.50% rounded to two decimal places