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Answer: BSet 3: Percentages (Advanced)
Explanation
PROBLEM
A value increased from 110 to 165. What was the percent increase?
A value increased from 110 to 165. What was the percent increase?
A.
45%
B.✓ Correct
50%
C.
55%
D.
100%
Detailed Explanation
Choice B is the best answer. Change = 165 - 110 = 55. Percent = 55/110 times 100 = 50%
Why others are wrong:
A: 45% is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
C: 55% is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
D: 100% is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.