SOLUTION: the number of usa triathlon member grew from 16,000 in 1993 to 40,000 in 2002. Calculate the percentage by which the number increased.
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Question 98439: the number of usa triathlon member grew from 16,000 in 1993 to 40,000 in 2002. Calculate the percentage by which the number increased. Answer by mathslover(157) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Increase in members = 40,000 - 16,000
=24,000
percentage increase = (increase in members/ initial members )*100
= (24,000/40,000)*100
=60%
Answer : the members grew by 60%
