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Belvedere had earned 198 points so far this year in math class. After the most recent assignment, Belvedere now has 546 points What was the percentage increase in points? Round your answer to the nearest tenth.

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To calculate the percentage increase, we will use the formula;

%increase = Increase ÷ original x 100%

Increase = new points - original points = 546 - 198 =348

% increase = 348 ÷ 198 x 100%

= 175.8 %

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