Question

What is the percent increase in wind energy from 2006 to 2010 % increase= (( final number - initial number) divided by initial number) x100

a- 4%
b- 232%
c-7%
d-175%

Answer 1

b- 232%

Step-by-step explanation:

Renewable energy consumption by energy source in 2006 = 6.659 quadrillion Btu

Renewable energy consumption by energy source in 2010 = 8.049 quadrillion Btu.

In 2006, wind energy = 4%

∴ wind energy = 4% x 6.659 = 0.26636

In 2010, wind energy = 11%

∴ wind energy = 11% x 8.049 = 0.88539

∴ Percent increase = (final number - initial number) ÷ (initial number) x 100

% increase = [(0.88539 - 0.26636) ÷ 0.26636} x 100 = 232.4035% ≈ 232%.

Answer = 232%.