[tex]\mathrm {Hey, there!}[/tex]
Let's solve your problem:
The answer would be 280%.
We know the following information:
2pm - 15 toilet paper rolls
5pm - 57 toilet paper rolls
We have to find the percent rate of change.
Here is how we will do this problem:
First, Set up a ratio:
Change in the quantity [15 - 57]
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Original quantity [15]
57 - 15 = 42
Next, we will divide. the ratio.
Given quantity - 42
Number of packs sold at 2pm - 15
Fraction - 42/15
Convert the fraction to a decimal.
Fraction - 42/15
Decimal - 2.8
Make the decimal to a percent.
Decimal - 2.8
Percent - 28%
Add a zero to the 28.
Our answer is 280%
