Use the data in the table below?

Question

 

Year	All races: Male	All races: Female	White	White: Male	White: Female	African American	African American: Male	African American: Female
2002	74.5	79.9	77.7	75.1	80.3	72.3	68.8	75.6
2001	74.4	79.8	77.7	75.0	80.2	72.2	68.6	75.5

Calculate the percent change in estimated life expectancy for the African American female from 2001 to 2002, correct to the nearest thousandths place.

Answer 1

In 2001, the life expectancy for African American female is 75.5.

In 2002, the life expectancy for African American female is 75.6.

Change in estimated life expectancy for African American female is 75.6 - 75.5 = 0.1.

Pecent change in estimated life expectancy for African American female is 0.1/100 = 0.001.

Answer 2

Percentage Change: (New Value - Old Value)/Old Value * 100

In 2001, the life expectancy for African American female is 75.5.

In 2002, the life expectancy for African American female is 75.6.

Percentage Change: (75.6 - 75.5)/75.5 * 100 = 0.132%