In 1970 there were 8,902 women stockbrokers in the United States. By 1978 the number had increased to 24,947. Approximately what was the percent increase?	Pick.
A) 45%
B) 125%
C) 145%
D) 150%
E) 180%
The percent increase is (24947-8902)/8902=16045/8902=1.80   So the approximate answer is 180%
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In 1970 there were 8,902 women stockbrokers in the United States. By 1978 the number had increased to 24,947. Approximately what was the percent increase?