Andrew started saving at the beginning of the year and had saved $240 by the end of the year. He continued to save and by the end of 2 years had saved a total of $600. Which of the following is closest to the percent increase in the amount Andrew saved during the second year compared to the amount he saved during the first year? Choices:
A) 11%
B) 25%
C) 44%
D) 50%
E) 125%
Percent increase in the amount Andrew saved during the second year compared to the amount he saved during the first year.   Percentage Change = ( Change in value / Original value ) * 100   Percentage Change = [ (Saving in 2nd year - Saving in 1st year ) / Saving in 1st year ] * 100   Saving in 2nd year + Saving in 1st year = 600   Saving in 2nd year + 240 = 600   Saving in 2nd year = 600 - 240= 
<gadget id="calculator">600 - 240</gadget>
<output>360</output>
360   Change in Value= 360 - 240= 
<gadget id="calculator">360 - 240</gadget>
<output>120</output>
120   Original Value= 240   Percentage Increase = (120 / 240 ) * 100   = (1/2 ) * 100= 
<gadget id="calculator">(1/2 ) * 100</gadget>
<output>50</output>
50 % ..... Answer 50%......
<result>D</result>
Andrew started saving at the beginning of the year and had saved $240 by the end of the year. He continued to save and by the end of 2 years had saved a total of $600. Which of the following is closest to the percent increase in the amount Andrew saved during the second year compared to the amount he saved during the first year?