Question

Last year the debate club had 25 members. This year there are 37 members in the club. Estimate the percent change in the number of club members.

Answer 1

There was a 48% increase from last year.

Explanation:

Last year the debate club had 25 members. This year there are 37 members in the club. Estimate the percent change in the number of club members.

= (37 - 25) / 25

= -12 / 25

= 0.48 or 48%

There was a 48% increase from last year.

check:

25 * 1.48 = 37