SOLUTION: a change in the number of graduates from Smalltown high from 20 to 27 represents a _____ % increase

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Question 726740: a change in the number of graduates from Smalltown high from 20 to 27 represents a _____ % increase
Answer by KMST(5328) About Me  (Show Source):
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The absolute increase is 27-20=7
As a percentage of 20 that is x percent
x%2F100=7%2F20 --> 20x=7%2A100 --> x=7%2A100%2F20 --> x=7%2A5 --> x=35
The change represents a highlight%2835%29% increase.