Research shows that 14% of 6th graders in k–6 schools have tried cigarettes and 61% of 7th graders in 7–9 middle schools have tried cigarettes. what is the absolute increase, to the nearest percent?

Absolute increase to nearest percent is 47 %

Solution:

Given that,

14% of 6th graders in K–6 schools have tried cigarettes

61% of 7th graders in 7–9 middle schools have tried cigarettes

To find: absolute increase to nearest percent

Absolute change measures the exact numerical change between two numbers and equals an ending number minus a beginning number

Absolute increase = Ending quantity - Starting quantity

Absolute increase = 61 % - 14% = 47 %

Absolute change has the same units as the original quantity

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step-by-step explanation:

1/3

step-by-step explanation:

to find this, you can divide 12 by 4 which is 3 or you can multiply 4 until you reach 12 (4x3=12). both should give you 3, meaning theres three times less bananas than there are oranges.