Question

Identify the percent of change as an increase or a decrease. 16 centimeters to 44.2 centimeters. Find the percent of change.

Answer 1

44.2-16=28.2
then you take 28.2/44.2=0.6380...
multiply that by 100 to get 63.8%

Answer 2

This is a percent increase.
(44.2-16) / 16 * 100
28.2/16 * 100 = 176.25%