Question

Find the percent of change when 83 is increased to 89. If necessary, round your answer to the nearest tenth.

Answer 1

Answer:

7.2 %

Step-by-step explanation:

89-83=6

the what percent of 83 is equal to 6, mathematically:

x % × 83 = 6

x%=x/100

so, x/100×83=6

x=6×100

83

x=600/83

x=7.2289156627

rounding to the nearest tenth => x = 7.2 %