SOLUTION: a square frame was increased by 60 in to 86 in. by what percent were the side lengths increased?

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Question 1005825: a square frame was increased by 60 in to 86 in. by what percent were the side lengths increased?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
This implies linear measures; either actual length of a side or the entire perimeter. The percent change, an increase, is







375% increase

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