Question

3. In 1810, the U.S. land size was 1.68 square miles (in millions). In 1850, it was up to 2.94 square miles (in millions). What was the percent increase?

Answer 1

Answer:

The percent increase is 75%

Step-by-step explanation:

2.94 ÷ 1.68 = 1.75

1.75 x 100% = 175%

175% - 100% = 75%