SOLUTION: If there are 20 foxes in the forest this year, and 21 in one year, what percent is the percent growth of the foxes?

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Question 531759: If there are 20 foxes in the forest this year, and 21 in one year, what percent is the percent growth of the foxes?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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The increase is 1, and there were 20 to start with
+1%2F20+=+5%2F100+
+5%2F100+=+.05+
The percent growth is 5%