IXL | Percent of increase: word problems

According to her running log, Roxanne averaged 6 miles per week last month and 50% more this month. How much did she average this month?

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In 2010, Chandler paid $2,720 in federal income tax. In 2011, he paid $5,440. What is the percent of increase in the amount paid?

percent of change

amount of change

original amount

Plug $2,720 and $5,440 into the formula for percent of change and simplify.

percent of change

amount of change

original amount

5,440

–

2,720

Write the number as a percent.

100%

The percent of increase in the amount paid was 100%.

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