A girl’s club held a fundraiser last year and raised 600 dollars for the local soup kitchen. This year they raised 960 dollars What is the percent change in the total amount raised by the girl’s club?
Answer
A
The percent change is 60 percent .
B
The percent change is 0 point 3 8 percent .
C
The percent change is 38 percent .
D
The percent change is 0 point 6 percent .
Explanation
The amount raised increased by $960 − $600 = $360. Divide the increase by last year’s amount: $360 ÷ $600 = 0.60, or 60%, so the percent change is 60 percent.
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