SOLUTION: last years # was 2827 it increased to 3193. What is the percentage increase?

Question 156365: last years # was 2827 it increased to 3193. What is the percentage increase?

Answer by gonzo(654) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
percent increase = 12.9465865% rounded to 12.95%
derived as follows:
new number = 3193
old number = 2827
increase = 366
percent increase = increase / old number * 100
= 366 / 2817 = .129465.... * 100 = 12.9465....%
= 12.95% rounded to 2 decimal places.
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