Question

Maria calculated that she made 18,000 over the summer instead she ended up making 15,000. What is the percentage difference. (Round to the nearest percent)

Answer 1

Answer: 17%

Explanation:

To find the percentage difference, you can use the following formula:

percentage difference = |(actual value - expected value)/expected value| * 100

Plugging in the values given in the problem, we get:

percentage difference = |(15,000 - 18,000)/18,000| * 100 = |-3,000/18,000| * 100 = 16.7%

Rounded to the nearest percent, the percentage difference is 17%.