Question

there were 80.8 voters one year then the next there was 117.5. Find the percent change in the number of voters.

Answer 1

[(117.5 - 80.8)/80.8] x 100

Answer 2

117.5=80.8*(1+p/100)
1+p/100=1.454
p/100=0.454
p=45.4 %

Answer 3

You take the change minus the original number, quantity divided by the original number. For %, you then multiply by 100.

Answer 4

thank you

Answer 5

You're welcome!

Answer 6

With either method, you get 45.4 %. With my method, you get it in one step.