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

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asked May 25, 2023 101k views

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Paul Van Wieren · Answer 1 · 2023-05-31T02:01:08+0000

Answer:

145%

Explanation:

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

= [(147 - 60) ÷ 60] x 100

= 145%