In 2000 there were 10000 women stockbrokers in the United States. By 2005 the number had increased to 20000. Approximately what was the percent increase?  Choose the most appropriate option:  A) 1%  B) 2%  C) 1.5%  D) 3%  E) 4%
The percent increase is (20000-10000)/10000=10000/10000= 
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1%   So the approximate answer is 1%
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In 2000 there were 10000 women stockbrokers in the United States. By 2005 the number had increased to 20000. Approximately what was the percent increase?