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In the year 2000 attendance at the state track meet was approximately 43,600 people. Between 2000 and 2015 the attendance increased by about 209%. What is a good estimate of state track meet attendance in 2015?

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to increase a number by n%, you multiply the number by (1 + n/100%):

43600(1 + 209%/100%) = 43600(1 + 2.09) = 134724

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