An education budget went from $800,000 to $900,000. What is the approximate percent increase?

First find the increase: $900,000 − $800,000 = $100,000. Divide that increase by the original budget, $800,000, and multiply by 100: ($100,000 ÷ $800,000) × 100 = 12.5%. Rounded to the nearest whole percent, the increase is approximately 13%, so the correct choice is “The approximate percent increase is 13%.”

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