Question

In 2005 there were 744 radio stations, by 2015 that number had increased by 13.8%. How many radio stations in 2015?

Answer 1

Answer: We have to find the radio stations in 2015, which is 13.8% more than the radio stations in 2005 which were 744:

`\begin{gathered} x=\text{ Radio stations in 2015} \\ \\ x=(1.138)*(744) \\ \\ x=846.672 \\ \\ x\approx847 \end{gathered}`