Question

what is the percent of increase from 68 to 85? write your answer using a percent sign (%).

Explanation:

Step1: Find the amount of increase

Subtract the original number from the new number: $85 - 68 = 17$

Step2: Calculate the percent increase

Use the formula $\text{Percent Increase} = \frac{\text{Amount of Increase}}{\text{Original Number}} \times 100\%$. Substitute the values: $\frac{17}{68} \times 100\% = 0.25 \times 100\% = 25\%$

Answer:

25%