Question

Marlye posted a story on her blog. Om the first day there were 80 responses and on the second day there were 180 responses. What percent is he increase ,100 ,of the original number of responses,80

Answer 1

125%

Explanation:

100/80= 1.25

1.25*100= 125

125%

Answer 2

125% increase

Explanation:

Find the percent increase by dividing the change between the original amount and the new amount by the original amount, then multiply it by 100:

180 - 80

= 100

Divide 100 by 80:

100/80

= 1.25

Multiply by 100:

1.25(100)

= 125

So, there was a 125% increase