Question

I need help... i don't really understand this...

Answer 1

The formula for percentage change is:

(New number - Original number) / Original number × 100 = Percentage change

(3640-3250)/3250 x 100 =
(390)/3250 x 100 =
.12 x 100 = 12%

(4100-3640)/3640 x 100 =
(460)/3640 x 100 =
.1263736264 x 100 = ~ 12.6%

2001 to 2002 had a higher percent of increase.

Answer 2

(3640 - 3250) / 3250 = 390 / 3250 = 39 / 325 = 3 / 25 = 12%
(4100 - 3640) / 3640 = 460 / 3640 = 46 / 364 = 23 / 182 = 12.637...%