Question

Enrollment went up 625 to 710 over a year what is the percent of increase?

Answer 1

First, get the increase
710 - 625 = ?

Answer 2

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Answer 3

after getting the increase, divide it by the original number which is 625 to get it's decimal equivalent. then multiply by 100% and you'll have it in percentage

Answer 4

\[\frac{ 710-625 }{ 625 } \times 100% = ?\]

Answer 5

Simplify and you'll get the percentage

Answer 6

Ok thanks, any advice on problems like this in the future? How to know when to use this set up?