Research shows that 14% of 6th graders in K-6 schools have tried cigarettes and 61% of 7th graders in 8-9 or 7-9 middle schools have tried cigarettes. what is the absolute increase to the nearest percent?
A. 77%
B. 336%
C. 436%
D. 47%
I don't know this one can someone please just solve one question
(61-14)/14 = ?
To calculate the absolute increase, we need to find the difference between the two percentages.
The percentage increase from 6th graders to 7th graders is 61% - 14% = 47%.
Therefore, the absolute increase is 47%.
So, the correct option is D) 47%.
To find the absolute increase, we subtract the initial percentage from the final percentage.
For 6th graders in K-6 schools, the percentage who have tried cigarettes is 14%.
For 7th graders in 8-9 or 7-9 middle schools, the percentage who have tried cigarettes is 61%.
Absolute increase = Final percentage - Initial percentage
Absolute increase = 61% - 14%
Absolute increase = 47%
Therefore, the absolute increase is 47%.