SOLUTION: If their are 5 students in the class and it jumps to 19, what is the percent increase?

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Question 291804: If their are 5 students in the class and it jumps to 19, what is the percent increase?
Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
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(19-5)/5=14/5=2.8 or 280% increase.
Proof:
5+2.8*5=5+14=19.