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The circulation of a city library for September was 157,928 books; for October, 184,211 books. What was the percent of gain for October over September?

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Answer:17.0 %

Explanation:

User Lulop
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Answer:

17.0 %

Explanation:

% Gain = Difference/Original value × 100 %

Data:

September = 157 928 books

October = 184 211 books

Calculations:

Difference = October - September

= 184 211 - 157 928

= 26 913

% Difference = 26 913/157 928 × 100 %

= 17.0 %

The percent gain for October over September was 17.0 %.

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