Question

In a class, the number of students has been increased from 18 to 27. What is the percent increase? _____ %

Answer 1

Answer:

50%

Step-by-step explanation:

27-18 = 9

9/18 = 0.5

0.5 * 100 = 50%

Answer 2

Answer:

50%

Step-by-step explanation:

1) Find the difference between 18 and 27 as a number.

2) Divide the result from Step 1 by the starting number 18.

3) Multiply the result from Step 2 by 100 to get it in terms of percent.