The number of emergency calls went from 280,000 in 2000 to 400,000 in 2001. Find the percent increase.
Once again, I suck at math... I know you have to subtract it, but then I get lost ...
2007-02-10 13:09:47 · 6 answers · asked by xrandomnessx 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
280,000 - 100%
400,000 - ?
?= 142.85%
then substract 100% and you'll get 42.85%
2007-02-10 13:59:53 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the equation is (400,000-280,000)/280,000=42.86% increase
Check your answer by saying 280,000 x 42.86% =120,000 ; then add 120,000 to 280,000 to get 400,000
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2007-02-10 21:23:54 · answer #2 · answered by bamagirl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
(400,000-280,000)/280,000 * 100= 42.86%
2007-02-10 21:25:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
increase in population..1% should double with 2%.
2007-02-10 21:17:06 · answer #4 · answered by raybbies 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first subrtact 280k from 400k, 120k. then divide 120k by 280k. 0.428 and so on. multiply that by 100, 42.8%
2007-02-10 21:22:49 · answer #5 · answered by fredthekat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
(400,000-280,000)/280,000*100%=42.9%
2007-02-11 08:15:24 · answer #6 · answered by stephy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋