A year ago Vicky weighed 151 lb, she now weighs 164 lb, calculate the percentage increase in vickys weight

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To find the percent of increase:

first, find the amount of increase: 164 - 151 = 13 pounds

then, divide by the original amount: 13 / 151 = 0.0861

to turn into a percentage, multiply that answer by 100: 0.0861 x 100 = 8.6%

geno3141 Nov 22, 2014

geno3141 · Answer 1 · 2014-11-22T03:48:08

To find the percent of increase:

first, find the amount of increase: 164 - 151 = 13 pounds

then, divide by the original amount: 13 / 151 = 0.0861

to turn into a percentage, multiply that answer by 100: 0.0861 x 100 = 8.6%