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  • 23-07-2018
  • Mathematics
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Fifteen is increased to 27. What is the percent of change?

A. 55.6%
B. 37%
C. 44.4%
D. 80%

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musiclover10045
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  • 23-07-2018

To find percent change,

first find the difference by subtracting the two numbers:


27 - 15 = 12


Now divide the difference by the starting number:


12 / 15 = 0.8


Multiply the decimal by 100 to get the percentage:

0.8 x 100 = 80%


The answer is D.



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