In 1981, about $1.1 million was lost due to fires. In 1988, the loss was about $ 9. 6 million.

What is the percent change and how? ... ?

Amount that was lost in the year 1981 due to fires = $1.1 million

Amount that was lost in the year 1988 due to fires = $9.6 million

Then

Change in the amount of loss between the two years = 9.6 - 1.1

= 8.5 million

Percentage change in the amount

of loss between the two years = (8.5/1.1) * 100

= 772.73 percent.

I hope that the procedure is clear enough for you to understand.