Question

There were 350 members in the high school marching band last year. This year, the number of marching band members increased by 56, By what percentage did the number of marching band members increase?

A. 84%
B. 6%
C. 16%
D. 19%​

Answer 1

The percentage of the number of marching band members increased by 16% this year.

Explanation:

`(56)/(350) * 100\% = 16\%`

56 is 16% of 305

Answer 2

The answer is C. 16%