Watermelon Computer Company began production in 2001 with a total of only 10 employees. From 2001 to 2006, the total number of employees increased to 500. From 2001 to 2016, the total number of employees increased to 5,000. What was the percentage increase of employees from 2006 to 2016? Choices
A) 10,000%	B) 6,700%	C) 2,000%	D) 3,000%	E) 5,000%
The percentage increase of employees 2006-16 is calculated by;   (100)[(total employees 2001-16) - (total employees 2001-06)]/(total employees 2006) percent.   Solution:(100) [(5,000-500)/150]% = 3,000%   Answer is 3,000%
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Watermelon Computer Company began production in 2001 with a total of only 10 employees. From 2001 to 2006, the total number of employees increased to 500. From 2001 to 2016, the total number of employees increased to 5,000. What was the percentage increase of employees from 2006 to 2016?