Question

Last year, 50 students attended the winter carnival. This year, 60 students attended the carnival. Which statement below correctly describes the percent change from last year to this year?

Answer 1

An increase of 20%

Explanation:

50/100=60/x

Cross Products

50x=6000

Divide 50 by both sides

x = 120

60 is 120% of 50, so there is a 20% increase

Good Luck!

Answer 2

Answer: 20% increase

Explanation:

change/ original number

(60 - 50 / 50) x 100 = 20

20%