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The price of an item yesterday was $60. Today, the price rose to 147. Find the percentage increase.

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Answer:

145%

Explanation:

percentage increase = [(final value - initial value) ÷ initial value] x 100

= [(147 - 60) ÷ 60] x 100

= 145%

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