A new physician saw 841 clients during the first year of practice and 1072 clients during the second year of the practice. Which of the following represents the approximate percentage increase in the client volume?
A. 22%
B. 27%
C. 127%
D. 78%
Change in weight of client=new -old=1072-841= 231
Percent change=change/old*100%=231/841*100%=27.47%
The percentage change increase is about 27%
Therefore, the Correct Answer is B.
More Questions on TEAS 7 Math
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Q #1: Which of the following values is the greatest?
A. 4.25
B. 10/3
C. 4.4
D. 9/2
Answer Explanation
To compare the given values, convert them to the same number format. In this case, convert the given fractions into equivalent decimals.
10/3=3.3333…..
9/2=4.5
Thus, the numbers become 4.25, 3.333…, 4.4, 4.5
Now arranging them in ascending order becomes 3.333…., 4.25, 4.4, 4.5
From the above, 4.5 is the greatest value.
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Q #2: The table shows healthcare spending per capita in a group of African nations. Based on this information, which of the following countries had the greatest change in dollars spent per capita from 2013 to 2015?
A. Eritrea
B. Sudan
C. Tanzania
D. Kenya
Answer Explanation
To find a solution to this, we need to find the change in spending between the year 2013 and 2015 for each country. Change is difference in amount spent in 2015 and 2013 for each country:
Sudan=$(24-17)= $7
Eritrea=$(42-56)= - $14
Nigeria = $(21-16)= $5
Tanzania =$(81-68) = $13
Rwanda = $(24-27) =-$3
Kenya = $(88-81) = $8
A Minus sign means a decrease in spending. From the above calculations, Eritrea had the GREATEST change in dollars spent while Rwanda had the LEAST change in dollars spent.
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Q #3: Which of the following percentages is equivalent to 5 ¼ ?
A. 525%
B. 514%
C. 5.25%
D. 5.14%
Answer Explanation
The percent equivalent of a fraction is obtained by multiplying the by frication by 100%.
Convert 5 ¼ into improper faction as follows
So, the percent equivalent is:
