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A package of organic strawberries costs 1.50 while they are in season and 2.25 when they aren't in season. What is the percent increase?

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Answer = 50%

Because 2.25 - 1.50 = 0.75

0.75/1.5 = 0.5

0.5 x 100 = 50%
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