Question

From 42 acres to 72 acres (round to the nearest percent

Answer 1

42 acres to 72 acres, there is an increase of 30 acres

percentage wise

72-42=30

30/72=.4166...

therefore there is also a 41.6% increase

Explanation:

71.42 Percentage change:×100%

Now, the change is given from 42 acres to 72 acres, therefore

Change= 72-42=30

⇒Percentage change= ×100%

= 71.42