Answer: about 81.395%
Step-by-step explanation:
1) Subtract 78 - 43 to find the difference. ==> 35
2) Divide the increase by the original number, 43. ==> 35/43 = 0.8139534884
3) Multiply the answer by 100. ==> ~81.395%
BASICALLY: % increase = Increase ÷ Original Number × 100.
