Finding Percent of Increase

The video tutorial explains how to solve a real-world math problem involving the expansion of a rectangular patio. The problem requires calculating the new area after increasing the length by 50% and the width by 20%. The tutorial guides viewers through visualizing the problem, understanding the concept of percent increase, and writing an algebraic expression to find the solution. The video concludes by identifying the correct answer from multiple choices.

What is the original length of Sharon's patio represented by?

How much does Sharon plan to increase the length of the patio?

What is the formula for the area of a rectangle?

What does increasing the width by 20% mean in terms of the original width W?

What is the final expression for the area of the expanded patio?