Bianca's Bike Shop made a profit of $54,000 last year. This year, the profits were 250% of last year's. How much profit did Bianca's Bike Shop make this year?

Since the percent increase is bigger than 100%, it definitely has to be more than 54,000.

so let's break this down:

250% = 100% + 100% + 50%

we know 100% is the whole price so if there are 2 100% we have to multiply the price by two!

54,000•2 = 108,000

now, 50% is half of the whole price, divide the price by two:

54,000:2 = 27,000

so add your results and you will get this!

108,000+27,000 = 135,000