Question

In the seventh grade, Rachel read 15 books.

In the eighth grade, she read 18 books.
Determine the percent of increase in the
number of books Rachel read.

Answer 1

20%

Explanation:

Answer 2

20%

Explanation:

Calculate percentage change

from V1 = 15 to V2 = 18

(V2−V1)|V1|×100

=(18−15)|15|×100

=315×100

=0.2×100

=20%change

=20%increase