The number of traffic violations in a city increased from 12 to 16 in a month.

What is the percent of increase in the number of traffic violations for that month? Round to the nearest percent, if necessary.

A.
20%

B.
25%

C.
33%

D.
75%

Question

The number of traffic violations in a city increased from 12 to 16 in a month. 
 
What is the percent of increase in the number of traffic violations for that month? Round to the nearest percent, if necessary.
 
 A.
20%
 
 B.
25%
 
 C.
33%
 
 D.
75%

563blackghost · Answer

Increase is from 12 to 16 so an increase of 4. As a percentege of 12 the calculation is:- 

4/12 x 100 = 400/12 = 33.33 recurring so to nearest percent would be 33% 

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