Theannual numberofburglariesinatownroseby50%in2012andfellby10% in 2013. Hence the total number of burglaries increased by 40% over the two year period.

Bywhatpercenthasthenumberofburglariesactuallychangedinthetwo-year period?

Bywhat percent would the crime have to decrease in the second yearin orderforthechangeoverthetwo-year periodtoactually bea40% increase? Round to nearest 10^th percent (ex-decimal .05873 is 5.873% to one decimal is 5.9%)

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