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The price of an item yesterday was 85 . Today, the price rose to 136. Find the percentage increase.

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Answer:

60% increase

Explanation:

First: subtract your final value by your starting value

136 - 85 = 51

Second: divide your product from the first step by your starting value

51 ÷ 85 = 0.6

Third: multiply your product from the second step by 100

0.6 x 100 = 60

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