The table below gives the numbers of three types of trees that were planted by government agencies in six consecutive years.

What was the percentage increase in the number of teak trees that were planted by these agencies in 2017 compared to the number of teak trees that were planted by these agencies in 2016?

40%

Number of teak trees planted in 2017 = 35000

Number of teak trees planted in 2016 = 25000

Required percentage =  \(\frac{35000-25000 }{25000}\) × 100

= \(\frac{10 }{25}\) × 100

= 40%