Question

The attendance at a seminar in 1 year was 500. in year 2, the attendance changed by 100. what was the percent change in the attendance?

A.the percent change was 0.2%
B. the percent change was 0.4%
C. the percent change was 20%
D. the percent change was 40%

Answer 1

C

Explanation:

100/500=0.2

0.2=20%

Answer 2

C

Explanation:

500÷100=20%

since the change is 100 and the first amount is 500 we do 500÷100=20% which is the percentage it changed