Describe how to find percent increase and give an example.

Consider the value 20 increased to 45. Choose the correct answer below.

A.

First find the fraction for the percentincrease, which is the new amount over the originalamount,45 Over 20 equals nine fourths

Then express the fraction as apercent, 225%

B.

First find the fraction for the percentincrease, which is the amount of increase over the originalamount, 25 Over 45 equals five fourths

Then express the fraction as apercent, 1.25%.

C.

First find the fraction for the percentincrease, which is the amount of increase over the originalamount, 25 Over 20 equals five fourths

Then express the fraction as apercent, 125%.

D.

First find the fraction for the percentincrease, which is the new amount over the originalamount, 45 Over 20 equals nine fourths

Then express the fraction as apercent, 2.25%.