Solve the Problem. -Research Shows That 12% of 6th Graders in K-6 Schools

question 93

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-Research shows that 12% of 6th graders in K-6 schools have tried cigarettes and 55% of 7th graders in 8-9 or 7-9 middle schools have tried cigarettes. What is the absolute increase, to the nearest percentage point?

• A)78%
• B)358%
• C)-43%
• D)43%

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