Question

A company is expanding its building area from 13,000 square feet to 18,720 square feet. What is the percentage increase of the area of the building space?

A.
44%
B.
56%
C.
57.2%
D.
4.4%

Answer 1

18720-13000=5720

5720÷13000=0.44

Therefore,option A is correct,i.e.,44%