In 1970 there were 8,902 women stockbrokers in the United States. By 1978 the number had increased to 18,947. Approximately what was the percent increase? Select:
A) 45%	B) 113%	C) 145%	D) 150%	E) 225%
The percent increase is (18947-8902)/8902=10045/8902=1.13   So the approximate answer is 113%
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In 1970 there were 8,902 women stockbrokers in the United States. By 1978 the number had increased to 18,947. Approximately what was the percent increase?