Mr. and Mrs. Dawson's son Josh weighed 28 pounds on his second birthday. On his eighth birthday, Josh weighed 56 pounds. What is the percentage increase in Josh's weight from his second birthday until his eighth birthday?

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Mr. and Mrs. Dawson's son Josh weighed 28 pounds on his second birthday. On his eighth birthday, Josh weighed 56 pounds.  What is the percentage increase in Josh's weight from his second birthday until his eighth birthday?

mathmale · Answer

How much of an increase in weight is it from 28 pounds to 56 pounds?

The percentage increase you want is:

increase in weight
--------------- * 100%
original weight

anonymous · Answer

Thank you very much @mathmale that was very helpful. :)

mathmale · Answer

My pleasure!