Pet food inc. created a new packet size that was 25% larger than the old package if the old package contained 20 pounds how much does the new package contain?

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Cloe Hines

23 November, 17:07

Pet food inc. created a new packet size that was 25% larger than the old package if the old package contained 20 pounds how much does the new package contain?

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Adriel Oliver · Answer 1

Well you put the decimal two times to the right 20% (the percent is where the decimal starts).20

Then multiply that by the original amount which gives you 4.

Add 20 and 4.

= 24 pounds

That's my best guess, hope i'm right

Diana Chavez · Answer 2

The new package weighs 25 pounds

do you need and explanation?