Question

Ashots height changed from 150 cm to 165 cm during the last year. By what percent did Ashot become taller?

Answer 1

150 cm ......... 100 %

165 cm ...............x %

x = 165×100/150 = 16500/150 = 110 %

Answer 2

10%

Explanation:

Subtract 150 from 165, which gives 15.

Then, do 15/150 = 0.1

Convert decimal to percent by moving the decimal point two spaces back. 0.1 becomes 10%.