Question

The percent increase from 18 to 26 is about...?

Answer 1

≈44.44%

Explanation:

≈44.44%

To solve this, we can use a simple proportion.

Assuming 18 = 100%...

`(18)/(100)=(26)/(x)`

Then, using cross multiplication...

`18x=100(26)`

`18x=2600`

Now divide 18 from both sides.

x ≈ 144.44

Now subtract 100 from ≈144.44, leaving us with

≈44.44%