Question

the value of food exported in 2012 was $6208 million. the value of food exported in 2017 was $8714. calculate the percentage increase in the value of food exported from 2012 to 2017

Answer 1

percentage increase in the value of food exported from 2012 to 2017 = 40%

Explanation:

value of food exported in 2012 = $6208

value of food exported in 2017 = $8714

increase in the value of food exported from 2012 to 2017

= $8714 - $6208 = $2506

percentage increase = 2506/6208 * 100 = 40%