I'e done the math like 50000 times and still cant figure this out. HALP!

In the spring, the height of a vine was 25 inches. In the fall, the height of the vine was 140 inches. What was the percent of increase?
46%
56%
460%
560%

Question

I'e done the math like 50000 times and still cant figure this out. HALP!

In the spring, the height of a vine was 25 inches. In the fall, the height of the vine was 140 inches. What was the percent of increase?
 46%
       56%
       460%
       560%

vocaloid · Answer

percent increase = 100*(new value-old value)/old value

= 100*(140-25)/25

anonymous · Answer

i believe it is the first one

vocaloid · Answer

first one is too small to be the correct answer

anonymous · Answer

so 460%?

vocaloid · Answer

yup, good job

remember the formula :)

anonymous · Answer

thank you!

anonymous · Answer

you just helped me pass my test you da bomb :)

anonymous · Answer

i apologize  sorryy

anonymous · Answer

it's okay, math sucks, everyone has a mistake every now and then. Plus they are pretty close