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?
Answer
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.