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Michelle purchased 25 audio files in january . in February she purchased 40 audio files. what is the percent increase ?

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so, first: what is the absolute increase?

The absolute increase is: 40-25=15. So the absolute increase is 15.

Now, 15 is what percentage of 25?

we count this as follows:


(15)/(25)= (3)/(5) =0.8

0.8*100%=80%.

So percent increase is 80%.
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