In 1981, about $1.1 million was lost due to fires. in 1988, the loss was about $9.6 million

This problem shows the number of increase of percentage of the losts due to fire over the years. = > in 1981, the total amount losts because of the fire is over 1.1 million = > In 1988, the total amount lost because of the fire increase to 9.6 million. Let's find out, how many percent did it increased. = > 9.6 million - 1.1 million = 8.5 millions, this amount was the difference = > 8.5 million / 9.6 million = 0.89 = > 0.89 * 100% = 89%