Jolynn, if there is a 29% increase, then the new amount is 129% of the old, right?
If we call the old amount o, then...
1.29o = 163
Dividing both sides by 1.29...
o = 126
Hope this helps!
Jolynn W.
asked • 04/30/16I need to know what % were arrested during the holidays
during 2010 163 individuals were arrested under the influence of alcohol this was a 29% increase from the numbers arrested during the same time in 2010. How many were arrested during the holidays in 2010?
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