A town's population of children increased from 376 to 421 during the past year. Which equation shows how to find the percent increase?

The percentage increase equation is:

Percentage Increase = [ (Final Value - Starting Value) / |Starting Value| ] × 100

The percentage increase = 11.97%

Step-by-step explanation:

Given

Starting Value  = 376

Final Value = 421

To determine

Percentage Increase =?

The percentage increase equation:

Percentage Increase = [ (Final Value - Starting Value) / |Starting Value| ] × 100

                                  = [(421 - 376) / (376)] × 100

                                  = [45 / 376] × 100

                                  = 11.97%

Therefore, the percentage increase = 11.97%

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