Question

The gestation period of rhinos ​(487 ​days) is​ _____ percent longer than the gestation period of bears ​(220 ​days).

Answer 1

Answer:

The gestation period of rhinos ​(487 ​days) is​ 121. 3 percent longer than the gestation period of bears ​(220 ​days).

Step-by-step explanation:

Given:

Gestation period of rhinos = 487  ​days

Gestation period  of bears = 220 ​days

To Find:

Percentage increase = ?

Solution:

The percentage increase =$\frac{ \text{new value} - \text{final value} }{\text{final value}} \times 100$

On substituting the  values,

= $\frac{ 487 - 220}{220}\times 100$

=$\frac{267}{220}\times 100$

=>$1.213 \times 100$

=> 121.3 %