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Question 972809: In a certain country, the number of deaths due to heart disease increased from 236 in one year to 257 in the next year. What percent increase in deaths due to heart disease does this represent? (Round your answer to two decimal places.) Answer by Boreal(15235) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! per cent increase is
increase/original amount = 21/236
8.90%
Always original amount in the denominator when percentages are calculated.
