Q. What is the percent of change from 48 to 72?Choices:(A) 5% decrease(B) 50% decrease(C) 5% increase(D) 50% increase
Calculate Difference: Step 1: Calculate the difference between the final and initial values.Initial value: 48Final value: 72Difference = 72−48=24
Calculate Percent of Change: Step 2: Calculate the percent of change.Original amount: 48Percent of change = (Difference/Original amount)×100%Percent of change = (24/48)×100%= 0.5×100%= 50%
Determine Increase or Decrease: Step 3: Determine if it's an increase or decrease. Since the value increased from 48 to 72, it's an increase.