In 1970 there were 8,902 women stockbrokers in the United States. By 1978 the number had increased to 22,947. Approximately what was the percent increase?	Choose the correct choice from the following answers
A) 45%  B) 125%  C) 145%  D) 158%  E) 225%
The percent increase is (22947-8902)/8902=14045/8902=1.58   So the approximate answer is 158%
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In 1970 there were 8,902 women stockbrokers in the United States. By 1978 the number had increased to 22,947. Approximately what was the percent increase?