Question

From 2010 to 2013, the numberof full-time workers in theUnited States increased byapproximately 5%. In 2010, thenumber of full-time workerswas 110 million. (Source: U.S.Bureau of Labor Statistics)Find the increase in the number of full-time workers from 2010 to 2013 Find the total amount number of full time workers in 2013

Answer 1

We have:

In 2010 --> 110 million

Increase in 2013 is 5% = 0.05

So, for the increase in the number of full-time workers from 2010 to 2013 is:

$110\times0.05=5.5$

Answer: 5.5 million

And the total amount number of full time workers in 2013 is:

$110+5.5=115.5$

Answer: 115.5 million