Solve the problem.
-Research shows that 9.7% of persons 20-25 years old vote and 59.3% of persons 60-65 years old vote. What is the relative increase from the younger group to the older group, to the nearest percent?
A)84%
B)50%
C)511%
D)-50%

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The relative increase is calculated by the formula: [(New Value - Old Value) / Old Value] * 100. Here, the new value is 59.3% and the old value is 9.7%. So, the relative increase = [(59.3 - 9.7) / 9.7] * 100 = (49.6 / 9.7) * 100 ≈ 511%.

Solve the Problem. -Research Shows That 9.7% of Persons 20-25 Years Old Vote