The depth was 64 feet. currently, the depth is 80 feet. by what percent has the depth increased?

The depth was 64 feet. Currently, the depth is 80 feet. The depth increased by 25%

Solution:

Given, The depth was 64 feet.  

Currently, the depth is 80 feet.  

We have to find by what percent has the depth increased

The percentage increase is given as:

Here original depth = 64

Final depth = 80

Change in depth = final depth - original depth = 80 - 64 = 16

Plugging in values in formula we get,

42.4

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