Question

The length of a baby python increases from 15 inches to 18 inches in one month. By what percentage did the length of the python increase? 120%; 83%; 20%; 3%

Answer 1

20% is the answer

Explanation:

18-15=3 inches

3/15=20%

so +20% to 15 =18 inches

Answer 2

20%

Explanation:

20% of 15 is 3.

(To check 3 x 5 = 15. 20 x 5 = 1.00)

3 +15 = 18.