Question

Nora’s leaf collection consisted of 150 leaves in August. By December, her collection had grown to 177 leaves. By how much did her collection increase between August and December?



A.


9%


B.


12%


C.


15%


D.


18%

Answer 1

the amount increased = 177- 150 = 27
the initial amount = 150

\[percentage \ increase = \frac{ the \ amount \ increased }{ the \ initial \ amount}\times 100 = \frac{ 27 }{150 }\times 100\]

Answer 2

which is 18% :)

Answer 3

got it :)