In 2000, a town’s population was 12,000.  In 2010, the town’…

In 2000, а tоwn’s pоpulаtiоn wаs 12,000.  In 2010, the town’s population was 16,500.  What was the percent increase in the town’s population from 2000 to 2010? Express the numerical part of the percentage, without "%".