Question

In the 1980s, Earth had about five months of very hot weather. In the 1990s, Earth had about

22 months of very hot weather. What is the percent increase in hot weather months from the
1980s to the 1990s? Round to the nearest percent.

Answer 1

340%

Explanation:

1980s = 5 months of very hot weather

1990s = 22 months of very hot weather

What is the percent increase in hot weather months from the

1980s to the 1990s?

Percent increase = (22 months - 5 months) / 5 months × 100

= 17 / 5 × 100

= 3.4 × 100

= 340%

Percent increase in hot weather months from the 1980s to the 1990s is 340%