A number increased from 224 to 336. Find the percent of increase.

A number decreased from 250 to 195. Find the amount of decrease.

3 answers

(336 - 224)/224 = ?

(250 - 195)/250 = ?
.5=50%

.22=22%
the cost of a pound of nails increased from $2.36 to $2.53. what is the percent of increase to the nearest whole number percent?