Question

Between 1970 and 1976 by what percentage did the total passengers carried increase?

A. 59
B. 52
C. 56

Answer 1

B.52

Explanation:

We are given that

Passenger carried in 1970=311 millions

Passenger carried in 1976=473 millions

Increase in passenger carried=473-311=162 millions

Increase percentage=
`(increase \;value)/(Initial\;value)* 100`

Increase percentage=
`(162)/(311)* 100=52.09\approx 52`%

Therefore, the total passenger carried increase 52%.

Hence, option B is true.

Answer:B.52

Answer 2

Looking at the chart in 1970, there were 311 million total passengers.

In 1976 there were 473 million.

Find the difference:

473 - 311 = 162 million increase.

Now divide the amount of increase by the 1970 amount:

162 / 311 = 0.52 x 100 = 52% increase.

The answer is B.