Q. What is the percent of change from 5 to 8?Choices:(A) 3% increase(B) 3% decrease(C) 60% decrease(D) 60% increase
Identify values: Step 1: Identify the initial and final values.Initial value: 5Final value: 8Calculate the difference between the final and initial values.Difference = 8−5=3
Calculate percent: Step 2: Calculate the percent of change.Amount of change: 3Original amount: 5Percent of change = (Amount of change/Original amount)×100%Percent of change = (3/5)×100%= 0.6×100%= 60%
Determine increase: Step 3: Determine if it's an increase or decrease.Since the value increased from 5 to 8, it's an increase.