The percent increase was 12%
Further explanation:
Percent increase is calculated by using formula:
[tex]Percent\ increase=\frac{increase}{original\ quantity}*100[/tex]
Here,
Increase= New Quantity-Original quantity
So,
Given
Original Quantity=5200
New quantity=5824
[tex]Increase= 5824-5200\\=624[/tex]
Putting the values in the formula
[tex]Percent\ increase=\frac{624}{5200}*100\\=0.12*100\\=12\%[/tex]
The percent increase was 12%
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