Question

Please show work.

In 2018, the circulation of a local newspaper was 2,125. In 2019, its circulation was 2,250. In 2020, the circulation was 2,350

a. Find the percent of increase in the newspaper’s circulation from 2018 to 2019 and from 2019 to 2020.

b. Which period had a higher percent of increase, 2018 to 2019, or 2019 to 2020?

Answer 1

Part A

• Percent increase = (New value - previous value)/previous value × 100%.

From 2018 to 2019:

• (2250 - 2125)/2150 × 100% = 5.8% rounded

From 2019 to 2020:

• (2350 - 2250)/2250 × 100% = 4.44% rounded

Part B

Compare the percent increase we obtained:

• 5.8% > 4.44%

Period 2018 to 2019 had a higher percent increase.