During the Non‑Cooperation Movement, the number of volunteers in the movement increased from 1.5 million in 1920 to 2.2 million in 1921. What is the percentage increase in volunteers from 1920 to 1921?
Answer
46.67%
The correct answer is 46.67% — (0.7 / 1.5) = 0.4667; multiplying by 100 gives 46.67%.
Step-by-step solution
- Difference in volunteers = 2.2 million – 1.5 million = 0.7 million.
- Percentage increase = (0.7 / 1.5) × 100.
- (0.7 / 1.5) = 0.4667; multiplying by 100 gives 46.67%.
Common mistake: Forgetting to multiply by 100
Concept tested: Quantitative analysis of national movement
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