Question

In 2012, the number of graduating seniors taking the ACT exam was 1,666,017. In 2002. a total of 1,116,082 graduating seniors took the exam. By what percent did the number increase over this period of time, to the nearest tenth of a percent? (Source: ACT.)

Answer 1

49.3

Explanation:

1,666,017 - 1,116,082= 549935

549935/ 1116082 = 0.492737

0.492737 * 100= 49.27, round it up to 49.3 done.

Answer 2

around 49.3 % increase

Explanation:

first find the difference and divide it by 1116082 and multiply by 100