Question

The percentage of households in the u.S. With cable television increased from 22.5%in 1980 to 68% in 2000. What was the increase in the percent of household with cable television?

Answer 1

Answer: The increase in the percent of household with cable television = 45.5%.

Explanation:

Given : The percentage of households in the u.S. With cable television increased from 22.5% in 1980 to 68% in 2000.

i.e. Previous percentage in 1980 = 22.5%

New percentage in 2000= 68%

Now , the increase in percentage = (New percentage) - ( Previous percentage )

= 68% - 22.5%

= 45.5%

Hence, the increase in the percent of household with cable television = 45.5%.