Question

The World Future Society predicts that by the year 2020, airplanes will be able to carry 1400 passengers. Today’s biggest jets can carry 600 passengers. What will be the percent of increase of airplane passengers? nearest percent

Answer 1

To calculate the percent increase in airplane passenger capacity, we first need to find the difference between the current capacity (600 passengers) and the predicted future capacity (1400 passengers).

1400 - 600 = 800

Then divide this difference by the current capacity, and multiply by 100 to express the answer as a percentage.

(800/600) * 100 = 133.33

So the predicted percent increase in airplane passenger capacity is approximately 133%.

The nearest percent is 133%.