Question

Last year 1900 people attended the NY State Fair. This year 3,040 people attended. What was thepercent increase in attendance from last year to this year?

Answer 1

increase = 3040 - 1900 = 1140

$\text{ \% increase=}\frac{1140}{1900}\times100=\frac{114000}{1900}=\text{ 60\%}$