Question

The number of students in a school club increased from 40 to 44. By what percent did the number of students in the club increase? Round to the nearest whole percent.

Answer 1

10%.

Explanation:

Given:

The number of students in a school club increased from 40 to 44.

To find:

By what percent did the number of students in the club increase?

Solution:

First of all we will find by how much the number of students increased.

In the past, number of students in a club = 40

At present, number of students in a club = 44

Increased in number of students = 44 - 40 = 4

Now, we will find percent increased in the number of students in a club.

Increased in number of students divided by In the past, number of students in a club multiplied by 100

`(4)/(40) *100=(400)/(40) =10\%`

Thus, the number of students in a club increased by 10%.