Answer:
6%
Step-by-step explanation:
Find the amount of change.
Amount of change = Greater Value − Lesser Value
= 18 − 17 Substitute values.
= 1 Subtract.
Find the percent increase. Round to the nearest percent.
Percent Change =
Amount of Change
Original Amount
=
1
17
Substitute values.
≈ 0.0588 Divide.
= 6% Write as a percent and round.
The percent increase is 6%.
