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A price of $180 was increased to $207. Find the percent of increase.

User Delando
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Price Increased = $207 - $180 = $27

Percentage increased = 27/180 x 100 = 15%

Answer: 15%
User SanSolo
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Divide 207 by 180, 207/180=1.15.
Now, check it, 1.15*180=207.
The percent of increase is 15%.
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