SOLUTION: My question wants a percentage. I have the answer but need the formula. In 2002 jobs 183,000 In 2010 jobs 264,000 Difference 81,000 The answer shows 44.3% What is the f

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Question 336705: My question wants a percentage. I have the answer but need the formula.
In 2002 jobs 183,000
In 2010 jobs 264,000
Difference 81,000
The answer shows 44.3%
What is the formula to figure this out. Nobody here seems to know the answer.
Thanks
Bridgette
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Found 2 solutions by Fombitz, jim_thompson5910:
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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%=(New-Old)/Old

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Percent Change = (New Figure - Old Figure)/(Old Figure) = (264000-183000)/183000=81000/183000=0.442622951

This rounds to 0.443 which is a 44.3% change.


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