We want to increase $1300$1300 by $40%$40% by following the steps outlined below.
First find $40%$40% of $1300$1300.
Add the percentage increase to the original amount to find the amount after the increase.
Calculate $140%$140% of $1300$1300.
Is increasing an amount by $40%$40% equivalent to finding $140%$140% of that amount?
Yes
No
We want to decrease $1500$1500 by $15%$15% by following the steps outlined below.
Steph is going to buy a hat that is marked as $25%$25% off. The original price was $\$36$$36.
Edward is going to buy a hat that is marked as $25%$25% off. The original price is $\$26$$26.