how to figure percent saved in word problem

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blaze042500

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John saved $75 in January and $60 in Feb. How many percent more did he save in January than February.

I know the difference is $15 saved and I know the answer is not 15%. Do not know how to solve.
Thanks
 
blaze042500 said:
John saved $75 in January and $60 in Feb. How many percent more did he save in January than February.

I know the difference is $15 saved and I know the answer is not 15%. Do not know how to solve.
Thanks
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% change in savings = [(change in savings) / (Original amount of saving)] * 100

or

% change in savings =\(\displaystyle \ \dfrac{(change \\ in \\ savings)}{(Original \\ amount \\ of \\ saving)} * 100\)
 
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original savings is $15 but what is change is savings?

original savings is $15 but what is change is savings?
 
Change in savings = 75 - 60

Original savings = 60
 
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