Question

In 2012 the number of golfers in a club is 450

In 2014 the number of golfers was 520
Work out the percentage increase.​

Answer 1

15.5556% increase

Explanation:

• Subtract final value minus starting value
• Divide that amount by the absolute value of the starting value
• Multiply by 100 to get a percent increase
• If the percentage is negative, it means there was a decrease and not an increase.