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Find the percentage of change round to the nearest cent whole percent if necessary state whether the percent of change is an increase or decrease
3 months to 5 months
5 to 10
$0.32 to $.37


Sagot :

Answer with explanation:

Percentage change =  [tex]\dfrac{Change}{Previous\ value}\times100[/tex]

a) 3 months to 5 months

Change = 5 - 3  ( increase )

Percentage change = [tex]\dfrac{2}{3}\times100\%=66.67\%[/tex] , it is an increase .

b) 5 to 10

Change = 10-5 = 5  ( increase)

Percentage change = [tex]\dfrac{5}{5}\times100\%= 100\%[/tex], it is an increase .

c) $0.32 to $.37

Change = 0.37-0.32 = 0.05 ( increase)

Percentage change = [tex]\dfrac{0.05}{0.37}\times100\%=13.51\%[/tex], it is an increase .