Question

The price of a pair of shoes increases from $20 to $32. What is the percent increase?___ %

Answer 1

Answer:

60%

Step-by-step explanation:

The total cost increases by 12 dollars, which is 60% of the original cost, indicating a 60% markup, or a product 160% of the original cost.

Answer 2

Answer:

60%

Step-by-step explanation:

Increased amount = 32 - 20 = $ 12

Increased percentage = $\frac{12}{20}*100$

                                     = 12 * 5

                                     = 60%