Question

Mrs. Sanchez upgraded her tv from a 40 inch to 60 inch tv. By what


percentage was the size of the tv increased?

Answer 1

Answer:

• 50%

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Old value is 40 in and new value is 60 in.

The difference is:

• 60 - 40 = 20 in

Percent increase is:

• difference/old value * 100% =
• 20/40 * 100% =
• 50%

Size of the TV increased by 50%.