Question

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the number 18 is increased to 19. what is the percentage by which the number was increased, to the nearest tenth of a percent?
answer attempt 1 out of 2

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate the increase amount

$19 - 18 = 1$

Step2: Find the percentage increase

$\text{Percentage Increase} = \frac{\text{Increase}}{\text{Original Number}} \times 100 = \frac{1}{18} \times 100 \approx 5.6\%$

Answer:

5.6%