Question

Last year the track team had 30 members. This year, the team has 224 members. Find the percent decrease in the number of members.

A) 87%
B) 60%
C) 87.5%
D) 86%

Answer 1

The question incorrectly assumes a decrease in track team members, when there has actually been an increase. The correct calculation shows a 646.67% increase in team members from 30 members last year to 224 members this year.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question asks us to find the percent decrease in the number of members on the track team from last year to this year. Last year, the team had 30 members, and this year it has 224 members.

Firstly, it appears there is a misconception in the question: instead of a decrease, there has been an increase in the number of members. To calculate the percent increase:

1. Subtract the original number of members from the new number of members: 224 - 30 = 194.
2. Divide this difference by the original number (last year's members): 194 / 30 = 6.4667.
3. Finally, multiply by 100 to find the percent increase: 6.4667 * 100 = 646.67%.

Therefore, there has been a 646.67% increase in the number of track team members.