Question

The enrollment at a university increased from 1,000 students to 6,000 students over a 6-year period. What was the percent increase in enrollment over that time period?

Answer 1

Answer: 500%

Explanation:

The percent increase is calculated as:

= (New number of students - Old number of students) / Old number of students * 100%

= (6,000 - 1,000) / 1,000 * 100%

= 5 * 100%

= 500%