Chapter 2 - Solving Equations - 2-10 Change Expressed as a Percent - Practice and Problem-Solving Exercises - Page 148: 16

This is an Increase of 9 Percent

Step 1) (8.75 - 8) ÷ 8 ...Because this is a percent increase, you will subtract the original amount from the new amount and divide by the original amount. Step 2) .75/8 = .09 ... Divide, then multiply the answer by 100 for the percentage. Step 3) .09 x 100 = 9 percent ... Final Answer