Question

An employee worked 36 hours last week. This week, she worked 48 hours. Find the percent increase. Round to the nearest percent.

Answer 1

Answer: 33% increase

Explanation:

Answer 2

To the nearest percentage, percent increase is 33%

Explanation:

Mathematically;

Percentage increase = (new - old)/old * 100%

new = 48 hours

old = 36 hours

% increase = (48-36)/36 * 100%

12/36 * 100%

1/3 * 100%

= 33.33%