Question

What is the percentage rise in population of State B from 2003 to 2004?

• A. $16\frac{1}{3}\%$
• B. $16\frac{2}{3}\%$
• C. $18\frac{2}{3}\%$
• D. $18\frac{1}{3}\%$
• E. None of these

Answer 1

The correct option is B $16\frac{2}{3}\%$

Percentage rise $=\frac{70-60}{60}\times 100=\frac{50}{3}=16\frac{2}{3}\%$