Question

The population of a town increased from 5,600 to 6,300 people. What was the percent of increase?

Answer 1

13%

Explanation:

not for sure but i think

Answer 2

12.5%

Explanation:

To find the percent increase, we will need to find the difference between the two populations.

6300 - 5600 = 700 people.

Now, divide this increase by the original population:

`(700)/(5600) = 0.125`

Multiply this by 100 to get your percent of increase:

0.125 × 100 = 12.5%