Write each percent increase or decrease as a percentage of the initial amount. The first one is done for you. This year, there was 40% more snow than last year. The amount of snow this year is 140% of the amount of snow last year. This year, there were 25% fewer sunny days than last year. The number of sunny days this year is % of the number of sunny days last year. Compared to last month, there was a 50% increase in the number of houses sold this month. The number of houses sold this month is % of the number of houses sold last month. The runner's time to complete this marathon was 10% less than the time to complete the last marathon. The runner's time to complete this marathon was % of the time to complete the last marathon.