Question

The volume of a certain gas increases by 25%. Complete the following statement.

The new pressure will be
of the original pressure.

120%
75%
80%
125%

Answer 1

`\boxed{125\%}`

Explanation:

`original \: pressure=100\%`

`increase=25\%`

`new \: pressure=100\%+25\%=125\%`

The new pressure will be 125% of the original pressure.

Answer 2

Answer: D. 125%

Explanation:

An INCREASE of 25% means the original volume (100%) + 25% = 125%