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Last year, 50 students attended the winter carnival. This year, 60 students attended the carnival. Which statement below correctly describes the percent

change from last year to this year?
A
An increase of 10%
B
A decrease of 10%
С
An increase of 20%
D
A decrease of 20%

User InContext
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Answer:

C. An increase of 20%

Explanation:

50/100 = 60/x

Cross products

50 x = 6000

Divide 50 by both sides

x = 120

60 is 120% of 50, so there is a 20% increase

Hope this helps!

-Jerc

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