SOLUTION: In September,50 students were absent from school. In October, 55 students were absent. By what percent did the number of absences increase?

Question 340659: In September,50 students were absent from school. In October, 55 students were absent. By what percent did the number of absences increase?
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
In September,50 students were absent from school. In October, 55 students were absent. By what percent did the number of absences increase?
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Quantitative increase: 55-50 = 5
Percent increase: 5/50 = 1/10 = 10%
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