Question

Dylan had 300 5p coins in a box last month. He now has 360 5p coins. Find the percentage increase.

Answer 1

• 300 + 60 = 360
• 360 ÷ 5 = 72

Therefore the percentage increase is 72

• 72

Answer 2

• 300 – 100 = 200
• 200 – 150 = 50
• 50 x 2 x 2 = 200
• 200 + 100 + 60 = 360
• 360 ÷ 5 = 72

So the percentage increase72