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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Thomas walks his dog for 15 minutes today---5 more time than yesterday. Express as a percent his walking time today compared to his walking time yesterday. Round to the nearest percent. My answer choices: A: 125% B:200% C: 133% D: 150%

ganeshie8 (ganeshie8):

Thomas walks his dog for 15 minutes today---5 MINUTES more time than yesterday.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

oh wow that was really simple :) Your a Genius !

ganeshie8 (ganeshie8):

sorry, i made a typo. corrected below : % change = 15/10*100 = 15*10 = 150 %

ganeshie8 (ganeshie8):

if he walks today 15 minutes, then yesterday he wud have walked 10 minutes... so u take the percentage of 15 over 10... which gives u 150%

ganeshie8 (ganeshie8):

see if that looks okay :)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ohh hahaha :) even better ! LOL !

ganeshie8 (ganeshie8):

good :)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Thanx again :)

ganeshie8 (ganeshie8):

np.. =))

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