SAT Question 86684ce9: Percentages answer and explanation with Desmos solution

Choice A is incorrect. The result of increasing the quantity $12,996$ by $1,800\%$ is $246,924$, not $684$.

Choice B is incorrect. The result of increasing the quantity $12,312$ by $1,800\%$ is $233,928$, not $684$.

Choice C is incorrect. The result of increasing the quantity $38$ by $1,800\%$ is $722$, not $684$.