Question

The number of students in a school increase from 800 to 860.what was the increase percent in the number of students?

Answer 1

Answer:

7.5%

Step-by-step explanation:

Percent increase = [860 - 800/800] * 100

                           = [60/800] * 100

                           = 60/8 = 7.5%

Answer 2

Answer:

7.5% increase

Step-by-step explanation:

increase in the number of students is equal to 60 .

total students before is equal to 800

therefore the increase percentage =(60/800)×100