Question

A restaurant chain had 15,250 locations in 1975. By 2000, they were 21,655 locations. What was the percent increased in locations over the 25-year period?

Answer 1

The percent increase was 42%.

To find percent increase, find the amount of increase and divide it by the original amount:
(21655-15250)/15250 = 6405/15250 = 0.42 = 42%