Question

last year, 900 athletes finished a marathon in norwood. this year, there were 1,116 athletes finishing. what is the percent of increase in the number of finishers? %

Explanation:

Step1: Find the increase in number

The increase in the number of finishers is \(1116 - 900=216\).

Step2: Calculate the percentage increase

The formula for percentage increase is \(\frac{\text{increase}}{\text{original number}}\times100\%\). Substitute the values: \(\frac{216}{900}\times 100\% = 0.24\times100\%=24\%\)

Answer:

\(24\%\)