A company is expanding its building area from 17,000 square feet to 22,610 square feet. What is the percentage increase of the area of the building space?

The percentage increase of the area of the building space is 33%.

Step-by-step explanation:

We are given the following in the question:

Original area of company = 17,000 square feet

Expanded area of company = 22,610 square feet

We have to calculate the percentage increase of the area of the building space.

Increase percentage =

Putting values, we get,

Thus, the percentage increase of the area of the building space is 33%.

38.5

step-by-step explanation:

lets say, first number = r

second number = 3r+7

total = 49

(r)+(3r+7)= 49

4r+7 = 49

4r = 42

r = 42/4

r= 10.5

3r+7 = 3(10.5)+7 = 38.5

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