During the month of February, Fabulous Feet Shoe Mart sold 50 pairs of red loafers. After an ad campaign to boost sales, they sold 60 pairs in March. What is the percent of increase in sales?

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EZ as pi
Jul 10, 2016

#20%# increase.

Explanation:

An increase from 50 to 60 pairs is an increase of 10 pairs, WITH RESPECT TO the original 50.

The percentage increase is calculated from #"change"/"original" xx100%#

#10/50 xx100% = 20%# increase.

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