Question

xavier old bedroom was 8 feet by 10 feet.In his new house his bedroom is 12 feet by 16 feet. what is the percent increase in the area of his new bedroom
Ms. Sue
8 * 10 = 80 square feet

12 * 16 = 192 square feet

192 - 80 = 112

112 / 80 = 1.4 = 140% increase