Question

Help please! (15 points)

Evan spent 20 hours doing homework last week. This week he spent 25 hours doing homework. He says that he spent 125% more time doing homework this week. Is he correct? Show your work to justify your decision.

Answer 1

Yes, he is correct.

Explanation:

5 is 25% of 20

We know he spends 25 hours.

20 hours are 100%, and 5 hours is 25%.

If we add them, we get 125%.