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Nora’s leaf collection consisted of 150 leaves in August. By December, her collection had grown to 177 leaves. By how much did her collection increase between August and Decembe…

Nora’s leaf collection consisted of 150 leaves in August. By December, her collection had grown to 177 leaves. By how much did her collection increase between August and Decembe…
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Nora’s leaf collection consisted of 150 leaves in August. By December, her collection had grown to 177 leaves. By how much did her collection increase between August and December?

A. 9%

B. 12%

C. 15%

D. 18%

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Yep the answer is D.18%

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User Anelook
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150 leaves -----100 %
177 leaves ----- x %
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150 : 177 = 100 : x
x = ( 177 * 100 ) : 150
x = 118 %
118 5 - 100 % = 18%
Answer: Her collection increased by D ) 18 %
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