SOLUTION: I have to show the percent change in Disney's revenue from 1984 to 2004. In 1984, the revenue was $1.5B. In 2004, the revenue was $30.8B. Could you please explain to me how to do t

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Question 19394: I have to show the percent change in Disney's revenue from 1984 to 2004. In 1984, the revenue was $1.5B. In 2004, the revenue was $30.8B. Could you please explain to me how to do this problem?
Answer by wuwei96815(245) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The change in revenue:
30.8-1.5 = 29.3 billion
The percent change increase:
29.3/1.5 x 100% = 1,953.3% increase

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