Question

what is the percent increase from 250 to 900?

1. write the percent change formula for an increase.

\\(\text{percent increase} = \frac{\text{amount of increase}}{\text{original amount}}\\)

1. substitute the known quantities for the amount of the increase and the original amount.

\\(\text{percent increase} = \frac{900 - 250}{250}\\)

1. subtract.

\\(\text{percent increase} = \frac{650}{250}\\)

1. express the ratio as a percent: %

Explanation:

Calculate the ratio

Using the Percent of Change knowledge point

$$ \text{Ratio} = \frac{650}{250} = \frac{65}{25} = 2.6 $$

Convert to percent

Using the Percent of Change knowledge point

$$ 2.6 \times 100\% = 260\% $$

Answer:

What is the percent increase from 250 to 900?

1. Write the percent change formula for an increase.

\(\text{Percent Increase} = \frac{\text{Amount of Increase}}{\text{Original Amount}}\)

1. Substitute the known quantities for the amount of the increase and the original amount.

\(\text{Percent Increase} = \frac{900 - 250}{250}\)

1. Subtract.

\(\text{Percent Increase} = \frac{650}{250}\)

1. Express the ratio as a percent: <blank>260</blank>%