SOLUTION: In 2005, Ebony magazine gross sales amounted to $6,550,500,000. In 2003, its sales were $5,115,250,000. What was the percent growth in Ebony magazine sales from 2003 to 2005?

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Question 547122: In 2005, Ebony magazine gross sales amounted to $6,550,500,000. In 2003, its sales were $5,115,250,000.
What was the percent growth in Ebony magazine sales from 2003 to 2005?
You can find the percent of growth in Ebony magazine sales from 2003 to 2005, follow these steps:
a. Write Ebony magazine 2003 sales and 2005 sales in scientific notation.
b. Find the increase in sales from 2003 to 2005.
c. Divide the increase in sales from above by the sales from 2003
d. Multiply the result by 100
e. Do all your work by using scientific notation

Answer by JBarnum(2146) About Me  (Show Source):
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6.55050%2A10%5E9-5.11525%2A10%5E9
1.43525%2A10%5E9
1.43525%2A10%5E9%2F%285.11525%2A10%5E9%29
.28058%2A100
28.06%