Question

For each Pair of numbers determine by what percent the second number is greater than the first, also determined by what percent the first number less than the second. 20 and 25.

Answer 1

The second number is greater than the first number by 25% and the first number is less than the second number by 20%.

Step-by-step explanation:

To determine the percent by which the second number is greater than the first, we can use the formula:

Percent increase = (Increase / First number) * 100

Using this formula, we have:

Percent increase = ((25 - 20) / 20) * 100

= 25%

Similarly, to determine the percent by which the first number is less than the second, we can use the formula:

Percent decrease = (Decrease / Second number) * 100

Using this formula, we have:

Percent decrease = ((20 - 25) / 25) * 100

= -20%