A new physician saw 841 clients during the first year of practice and 1,072 clients during the second year of practice.

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A new physician saw 841 clients during the first year of practice and 1,072 clients during the second year of practice. Which of the following represents the approximate percentage increase in client volume?

A.
27%

B.
22%

C.
78%

D.
127%

To calculate the approximate percentage increase in client volume, use the following formula:Percentage Increase=New Value−Old ValueOld Value×100\text{Percentage Increase} = \frac{\text{New Value} – \text{Old Value}}{\text{Old Value}} \times 100Percentage Increase=Old ValueNew Value−Old Value​×100

Given:

  • Old Value (first year) = 841 clients
  • New Value (second year) = 1,072 clients

Calculate the percentage increase:

  1. Find the difference in client volume:Difference=1,072−841=231\text{Difference} = 1,072 – 841 = 231Difference=1,072−841=231
  2. Calculate the percentage increase:Percentage Increase=231841×100≈27.4%\text{Percentage Increase} = \frac{231}{841} \times 100 \approx 27.4\%Percentage Increase=841231​×100≈27.4%

Rounding to the nearest whole number, the percentage increase is approximately 27%.

Correct answer: A. 27%

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