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nearest tenth of a percent when necessary. Last year, there were 120 students in the marching band. This year there are 138

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i believe you’re trying to find the increase percentage? if so, the increase percentage is 15%

138 - 120 = 18

18/120 = 0.15

0.15 x 100 = 15

(final value - starting value) / starting value x 100 = increase percentage
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