Question

Last year 950 people attended a town's annual parade. This year 1,520 people attended. What was the percent increase in attendance from last year's to this year?

Answer 1

Original #: 950
New #: 1,520

If it is percent of increase, you would do new amount - original amount over original amount.

1,520 - 950 / 950 = 570 / 950
0.6 or 60%

Answer 2

There was a 60% increase in attendance.