If a variable increases from 100 to 150,then using the initial value approach its percentage growth is
A) -50 percent.
B) 15 percent.
C) 40 percent.
D) 50 percent.

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The percentage growth would be calculated by finding the amount of increase as a percentage of the initial value. Therefore, the increase is 50 (150 - 100), and the initial value is 100. The percentage growth would be:
(50/100) x 100 = 50%
Therefore, the correct choice is D.

If a Variable Increases from 100 to 150,then Using the Initial