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Selina and three of her classmates each wrote out the steps for finding an approximate percent change. They all agreed on the first and fourth step: 1. Find the positive difference between the original number and the new number.2. ________________________3. ________________________4. Round the answer if necessary.They did not agree on steps 2 and 3. Which instructions are correct for steps 2 and 3?

A
2. Divide the difference by the original number.3. Multiply the quotient by 100 to change it from a decimal to a percent.
B
2. Divide the difference by the new number.3. Multiply the quotient by 100 to change it from a decimal to a percent.
C
2. Divide the difference by the original number.3. Multiply the quotient by 10 to change it from a decimal to a percent.
D
2. Divide the difference by the new number.3. Multiply the quotient by 10 to change it from a decimal to a percent.
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Guillermo used the fact that a highway bus traveled 275 miles in 5 hours to find the unit rate. How can he check his answer?

A
Multiply the unit rate by 5 hours and see if it equals the total distance.
B
Multiply the unit rate by 5 hours and see if it equals the total time.
C
Multiply the unit rate by 275 miles and see if it equals the total distance.
D
Multiply the unit rate by 275 miles and see if it equals the total time.

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