Last year, there were 120 seniors in Limon High School. This year there are 145. What is the percent of increase? Round to the nearest percent.

Question

Last year, there were 120 seniors in Limon High School.  This year there are 145.  What is the percent of increase?  Round to the nearest percent.

Ms. Sue · Answer

145 - 120 = 25 25/120 = ? Multiply your decimal answer by 100. Or you can move the decimal point two places to the right.