Last year 950 people attended a towns annual parade. this year 1,520 people attended what was the percent increase in attendance from last year to this year

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Alfonso Hess

18 August, 07:39

Last year 950 people attended a towns annual parade. this year 1,520 people attended what was the percent increase in attendance from last year to this year

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Taco · Answer 1

To calculate the percentage increase: First: work out the difference (increase) between the two numbers you are comparing. Then: divide the increase by the original number and multiply the answer by 100.

1520-950=570

570:950 = 0.6 * 100=60%