The new number, 550 , is 200 more than the original number. What is the approximate percent change?

The original number is 550 − 200 = 350. Percent change is the increase divided by the original number, multiplied by 100: (200 ÷ 350) × 100 ≈ 57%. The closest choice is approximately 55 percent.

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