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The number of physics seeking applicants increase by:
Answer & Solution
$$\eqalign{
& \text{Required percentage increase} \cr
& = \frac{1454 - 1240}{1240} \times 100 \cr
& = \frac{214}{1240} \times 100 \cr
& = 17.258\% \cr
& = 17.26\% \cr} $$