In 2000, the circulation of a local newspaper was 3,250. In 2001, its circulation was 3,640. In 2002, the circulation was 4,100.

Question

Find the percent of increase in the newspaper’s circulation from 2000 to 2001 and from 2001 to 2002.
Which period had a higher percent of increase, 2000 to 2001, or 2001 to 2002?

Answer 1

3640/3250 = 1.12
4100/3640 = 1.1263
so it looks like a growth of 12% per year, but it was faster after 2001.