Solve using the five-step method. In 2006, there were 12,440...

Solve using the five-step method.
In $2006,$ there were 12,440 Starbucks stores worldwide. This is approximately $1126 \%$ more stores than 10 years earlier. How many Starbucks stores were there in $1996 ?$ (Round to the nearest whole number.)

Key Concepts

Systematic Problem-Solving Approach

A systematic problem-solving approach, such as the five-step method, involves clearly understanding the problem, devising a plan, carrying out the plan by performing step-by-step calculations, checking the work for accuracy, and finally reviewing and presenting the solution. This method ensures that complex problems are tackled in an organized and logical manner.

Algebraic Equation Setup

Setting up an algebraic equation based on a problem statement enables the translation of a word problem into a mathematical form. This process involves identifying the unknown, assigning a variable to it, and constructing an equation that accurately represents the relationships and percentage changes described, which then can be solved systematically.

Percentage Increase

Percentage increase is a method used to determine how much a quantity has grown relative to its original value. It involves calculating the additional amount expressed as a percentage of the original quantity, and it is fundamental in understanding growth, scaling, and comparison in real-world scenarios.

Reverse Percentage Calculation

Reverse percentage calculation is the process of finding an original quantity when given its increased or decreased value after a known percentage change. This concept is crucial for solving problems where you must work backwards from a final amount to deduce the starting amount by dividing the final amount by the appropriate factor that accounts for the percentage change.

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