Question

Determine if there was a percent increase or decrease in the number of trench coats sold, and by how much. (Round your answer to the nearest tenth. ) a. The percentage of trench coats sold decreased by 0. 8%. B. The percentage of trench coats sold increased by 0. 8%. C. The percentage of trench coats sold decreased by 23. 3%. D. The percentage of trench coats sold increased by 23. 3%.

Answer 1

The percentage of trench coats sold increased by 23. 3%. therefore, option D is correct.

What is the percentage?

A percentage is a minimum number or ratio that is measured by a fraction of 100.

First, we need to subtract the final from the initial, then divide the difference by the initial, then multiply your answer by 100 to get the percentage

the final is 127, and the initial is 103

127 - 103 = 24

24/103 = 0.233

0.233 x 100

= 23.3%

Thus, The percentage of trench coats sold increased by 23. 3%.

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