Question

Mrs. Kingston's salary is 250% of what it was 20 years ago. She says that her salary is 2.5 times what it was 20 years ago. Is she correct? Explain.

Answer 1

Mrs.Kingston is correct because if her salary was $100 20 years ago and now it it $250 that is equivalent to 2.5 times the $100 as well as 250%of the $100