In 2010, Hooverville consumed 205,000 tonnes of sugar.In 2011, sugar consumption rose to 245,000 tonnes.Calculate the percentage change in sugar consumption.

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To find the percentage change, we can use the following formula:

percentage change = (new value - old value)/old value x 100

Using the given values, we get:

percentage change = (245,000 - 205,000)/205,000 x 100
percentage change = 40,000/205,000 x 100
percentage change = 0.1951 x 100
percentage change = 19.51

Therefore, the percentage change in sugar consumption is 19.51%, which is closest to option C (19.51%).

In 2010, Hooverville Consumed 205,000 Tonnes of Sugar