Let's solve your problem:
The answer would be 280%.
We know the following information:
2pm - 15 toilet paper rolls
5pm - 57 toilet paper rolls
We have to find the <u>percent rate of change.</u>
Here is how we will do this problem:
<h3><u>First, Set up a ratio:</u></h3>
Change in the quantity [15 - 57]
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Original quantity [15]
57 - 15 = 42
<h3><u>Next, we will divide. the ratio.</u></h3>
Given quantity - 42
Number of packs sold at 2pm - 15
Fraction - 42/15
<h3><u>Convert the fraction to a decimal.</u></h3>
Fraction - 42/15
Decimal - 2.8
<h3><u>Make the decimal to a percent.</u></h3>
Decimal - 2.8
Percent - 28%
<u>Add a zero to the 28.</u>
<h2><u>Our answer is 280%</u></h2><h3></h3>