Question

If the price of ice cream is raised from 50 cents to 60 cents. what is the percent increase in the price?

a)10%
b)16.7%
c)20%
d)83.3%​

Answer 1

c)20%

Explanation:

First take the new price and subtract the original price

60-50 =10

Divide by the original price

10/50 =.2

Change to percent form

.2 *100 = 20%