Question

Increase as a percent:
The price of a car increased from $32 000 to $36 000.

Answer 1

12.5%

Explanation:

There is an 1/8 increase and 1/8 as a percent is 12/5%

Answer 2

12.5% increase

Explanation:

Take the new price minus the original

36000-32000 = 4000

Divide by the original

4000/32000 = .125

Multiply by 100%

.125*100%

12.5% increase