A company’s sales figures have changed over the past two months. In the first month, the company sold 200 units of a product. In the following month, sales increased to 250 units. However, in the next month, the sales decreased to 200 units again due to various factors.

What is the percent increase in sales from the first month to the second month?

To calculate the percent increase in sales from the first month to the second month, you can use the following formula:

\[
\text{Percent Increase} = \left( \frac{\text{New Value} - \text{Old Value}}{\text{Old Value}} \right) \times 100
\]

Here:
- Old Value (first month sales) = 200 units
- New Value (second month sales) = 250 units

Substitute the values into the formula:

\[
\text{Percent Increase} = \left( \frac{250 - 200}{200} \right) \times 100 = \left( \frac{50}{200} \right) \times 100 = 0.25 \times 100 = 25\%
\]

Thus, the percent increase in sales from the first month to the second month is **25%**.

Do you have any further questions or would you like more details?

Here are 5 related questions for further understanding:
1. What is the percent decrease in sales from the second to the third month?
2. How would the overall sales trend look if plotted on a graph?
3. How could you forecast sales for the next month based on this pattern?
4. What are common factors that can cause a decrease in sales after an increase?
5. What would be the new percent increase if sales had risen to 300 units in the second month?

**Tip**: Percent change is always relative to the starting value, so it's important to clearly define what you are comparing.

A company’s sales figures have changed over the past two months. In the first month, the company sold 200 units of a product. In the following month, sales increased to 250 units. However, in the next month, the sales decreased to 200 units again due to various factors. What is the percent increase in sales from the first month to the second month?

Learn how to calculate the percent increase in sales from 200 to 250 units. This step-by-step solution breaks down the percent change formula, providing an accessible explanation suitable for students in Grades 6-8.

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