Question

Caleb's puppy weighs 2,250 grams. If the puppy weighed 600 grams at his last visit to the veterinarian's office, what is the percent increase in the puppy's weight rounded to the nearest whole number?

Answer 1

Answer:    

375%

600g x 375% = 2,250

Answer 2

Answer: 275%

Step-by-step explanation:

Given : The current weight of the puppy : 2,250 grams

The weight of the puppy at the last visit = 600 grams

Increase in weight :-

$2250\text{ grams}-600\text{ grams}=1650\text{ grams}$

Now, the formula to calculate the percentage increase is given by :-

$\dfrac{\text{Increase in quantity}}{\text{Previous quantity}}\times100$

The percentage increase in weight is given by :-

$\dfrac{1650}{600}\times100=275\%$

Hence, the percent increase in the puppy's weight  = 275 %.