A store reported total sales of $385 million for February of this year.

A store reported total sales of $385 million for February of this year. If the total sales for the same month last year was $320 million, approximately what was the percent increase W in sales?

Quiz

Answer/Solution

20%

Steps/Work

Last year's sales = $320 million;
This year's sales = $385 million;
Increase W = $65 million.
Now, 20% of $320 million is $64 million, which is very close to actual increase of $65 million.
Answer: C.

General Calculator / Auto Solver

A store reported total sales of $ million for february of this year. If the total sales for the same month last year was $ million, approximately what was the percent increase w in sales?

Calculated Answer

20.3125

Step by Step Solution

In order to solve problem, you must evaluate (n0 - n1) / n1 * 100.

n0 =385
n1 =320