Q. What is the percent of change from 50 to 69?Choices:(A) 19% increase(B) 19% decrease(C) 38% increase(D) 38% decrease
Calculate Difference: Step 1: Calculate the difference between the final and initial values.Initial value: 50Final value: 69Difference = Final value - Initial value = 69−50=19
Calculate Percent Change: Step 2: Calculate the percent of change.Original amount: 50Amount of change: 19Percent of change = (Amount of change/Original amount)×100%Percent of change = (19/50)×100%=38%
Determine Increase or Decrease: Step 3: Determine if it's an increase or a decrease.Since the value increased from 50 to 69, it's an increase.