The weekly sales of golf balls increased from 5000 to 6000 during the Masters week. By what percent did the golf ball sales increase?
A) 10%
B) 17%
C) 20%
D) 83%
E) 120%
% increase =
[ New Value - Old Value ]
______________________ x 100% =
Old Value
[6000 - 5000]
___________ x 100% =
5000
1000
____ X 100%
1
__ x 100% = 20%
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