Thomas walked his dog for 30 minutes today ---- 15 more minutes than yesterday. Express as a percent his walking time today compared to his walking time yesterday. Round to the nearest percent.

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Thomas walked his dog for 30 minutes today ---- 15 more minutes than yesterday. Express as a percent his walking time today compared to his walking time yesterday. Round to the nearest percent.
150%
175% 
200% 
125%
On my test, it Says the answer is 200% could you explain how?

Steve · Accepted Answer

30 min today, so 30-15=15 min yesterday. 30 is twice as much as 15, so 200%

Pea&Pod · Answer

Thank You!

XxAYYEExX · Answer

Thanks for the help!! Oh and btw that was the shorter conversation I've ever seen in my life