SOLUTION: The number of students in an elementary school increased from 600 to 750 in the last five years. Find the percent of increase.

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Question 886155: The number of students in an elementary school increased from 600 to 750 in the last five years. Find the percent of increase.
Answer by JulietG(1812) About Me  (Show Source):
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750 = x% of 600
Divide each side by 600
750/600 = x
1.25 = x
The number of students increased by 25%
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Work it backward to prove.
600 * 25% = 150
600 + 150 = 750