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A company sold 51,644 cars in 1996.In 1997,it sold 54,244 cars.find the percentage increase in sales,correct two decimal places​

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Explanation:

percent change = (new - old) / old

= (54244-51644) / 51644

= 2600/51644

= 0.050344 = 5.03% increase

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