Find the percent change. Indicate whether it is an increase or a decrease. show work

Question

29. original amount: 20; new amount: 35

Answer 1

Percent change = [(new amount - original amount) / original amount] x 100%

Percent change = [(35 - 20) / 20] x 100%

Percent change = (15 / 20) x 100%

Percent change = 0.75 x 100%

Percent change = 75%

The percent change is an increase of 75%.