Solve the problem.
-In Smithville, there were 232 teachers in 1990 and 320 teachers in 2000. Find the percent of increase in the number of teachers in Smithville during this time period. Round to the nearest tenth of a percent.
A)37.9%
B)41.7%
C)27.5%
D)45.5%

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The percent increase is calculated by the formula: [(New Number - Original Number) / Original Number] * 100. So, [(320 - 232) / 232] * 100 = (88 / 232) * 100 ≈ 37.9%.

Solve the Problem. -In Smithville, There Were 232 Teachers in 1990 and 320