Question

Cierra had 48 pencils on monday, and 54 on Tuesday. what percent did she increase by?

Answer 1

12.5%

Explanation:

The formula for percent increase is [ iv-fv/iv ] where iv = inital value and fv = final value. Substitute the values we are given and solve.

54-48/48

6/48

0.125

~Multiply by 100%

12.5%

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