Last week 14 students were given Cardinal Credits for good behavior. This week 22 students were given Cardinal Credits. What was the percent increase? (Round to the nearest whole percent)

Step-by-step explanation:

Given: Number of students who were given Cardinal Credits last week for good behavior = 14

Number of students who were given Cardinal Credits this week for good behavior = 22

To find: percent increase in number of students who were given Cardinal Credits

Solution:

Increase in number of students = 22 - 14 = 8

Percent increase in number of students who were given Cardinal Credits = Increase in number of students / Number of students who were given Cardinal Credits last week for good behavior  × 100