Question

In 1846 the depth of the river was 5 feet deep.

In 1847 it dropped to 4.8 feet.
This year, 1848, it rose to 6.3 feet.
Find the percent change in river depth

Answer 1

Answer:Percentage change between two measurement is the proportion of

change between the measurement expressed as a percentage.

The percentage change in the river depth in in 1848 is 106.25%

Reasons:

The given parameters are;

The depth of the river in the year 1846 = 5 feet

In the year 1847, the depth = 3.2 feet

In 1848 the depth = 6.6 feet

Which gives;

The percentage change in the river depth in the current period = 106.25%