In the seventh grade, Rachel read 15 books. In the eighth grade, she read 18 books. Find the percent of increase in the number of books Rachel read.

a.

30%

c.

20%

b.

3%

d.

18%

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Mathematics

Werner

23 January, 21:28

In the seventh grade, Rachel read 15 books. In the eighth grade, she read 18 books. Find the percent of increase in the number of books Rachel read.

a.

30%

c.

20%

b.

3%

d.

18%

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Jamir · Answer 1

The correct answer is 20% because the formula is change/original. The change between 18 and 15 or the difference is 3. so it is 3/15 because 15 is the original number of books that she read. The answer is 20%

Brodie Campbell · Answer 2

The answer is c. 20% of 15 is 3. 15+3=18

In the seventh grade, Rachel read 15 books. In the eighth grade, she read 18 books. Find the percent of increase in the number of books Rachel read.a.30%c.20%b.3%d.18%

In the seventh grade, Rachel read 15 books. In the eighth grade, she read 18 books. Find the percent of increase in the number of books Rachel read.

a.

30%

c.

20%

b.

3%

d.

18%