Question

what is the percent increase of 57,000 to 97,000

Answer 1

57000 + (57000 * x) = 97000
Subtract 57000 from both sides.
57000 * x = 40000
Divide both sides by 57000.
x = 0.701754386

0.701754386 = 70.1754386%, or about 70.18%

Answer 2

70.18 % about there