SOLUTION: Which of the following statements represents the greatest percent of change ? (A) A tree grew from 6 feet to 12 feet in 1 year. (B) An aquarium that was originally priced at ` 90

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Question 681874: Which of the following statements represents the greatest percent of change ?
(A) A tree grew from 6 feet to 12 feet in 1 year.
(B) An aquarium that was originally priced at ` 90 is now ` 140.
(C) A person whose salary was ` 1000 per week is now earning ` 1500 per week.
(D) A baby who weighed 5 pounds at birth now weighs 20 pounds.
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Which of the following statements represents the greatest percent of change ?
(A) A tree grew from 6 feet to 12 feet in 1 year.
(B) An aquarium that was originally priced at ` 90 is now ` 140.
(C) A person whose salary was ` 1000 per week is now earning ` 1500 per week.
(D) A baby who weighed 5 pounds at birth now weighs 20 pounds.
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Ans: "A" ; the increase is 100%
Cheers,
Stan H.