Question

In​ 1940, the average size of a privately owned farm in a particular country was 170 acres. In a recent​ year, the average size of a privately owned farm in the country had increased to 432 acres. What is this percent​ increase?

Answer 1

154%

Explanation:

First, we need to calculate the increase in size of the privately owned farm:

increase = new value - old value

increase = 432 - 170

increase = 262

Next, we can use the formula to calculate the percent increase:

percent increase = (262 / 170) x 100%

percent increase = 1.54 x 100%

percent increase = 154%

Therefore, the percent increase in the size of privately owned farms in the country is 154%.