Question

When I worked at Southern it took me 8 minutes to get to work. Now, it takes me 26 minutes to get to work. What is the percent increase in the time it takes me to get to work?

a)2.25%
b)180%
c)18%
d)225%

Answer 1

Answer:

225%

Step-by-step explanation:

Initially it took 8 minutes to get to work

Now, it takes 26 minutes to get to work

We are required to determine the percent increase

Percent increase = (increase ÷ original value) × 100%

In this case;

Increase = 26 min - 8 min

               = 18 min

Therefore;

% increase =(18 min/8 min) × 100%

                   = 225%

Thus, the percent increase is 225%