Question

The population of gray wolves in Wisconsin increased from 570 in 2007 to 660 in 2014. Find the percent increase in the wolf population.

Answer 1

15.78947% increase

Explanation:

First: work out the difference (increase) between the two numbers you are comparing.

Increase = New Number - Original Number

Then: divide the increase by the original number and multiply the answer by 100.

% increase = Increase ÷ Original Number × 100