In 1998, there were nine breeding pairs of wolves in Idaho. By 2004, there were 26 breeding pairs in Idaho. What was the percent increase in breeding pairs?
A) 179%
B) 189%
C) 199%
D) 169%

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The percent increase is calculated by the formula: [(New Number - Original Number) / Original Number] * 100. So, [(26 - 9) / 9] * 100 = [17 / 9] * 100 ≈ 188.89%, which rounds to 189%.

In 1998, There Were Nine Breeding Pairs of Wolves in Idaho