There were 350 members in a high school marching band last year.This year,the number of marching band members increased by 56.By what percentage did the number of marching band members increased?​

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Answer:

It increased by 16%

Step-by-step explanation:

[tex]350+56=406[/tex]

[tex]406/350=1.16[/tex]

[tex]1.16= 16% increase[/tex]% increase

Answer:

16%

Step-by-step explanation:

100%=350

x%=56

Cross multiply and you will have

x*350=56*100

=350x=5600

divide both sides by the coefficient of x

x=5600/350

x=16%