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Percentage increase question - easy

Percentage increase question - easy-example-1
User Tamica
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Answer:

15% increase

Explanation:

percentage increase is calculated as

% increase =
(increase)/(original) × 100%

increase = £3162.50 - £2750 = £412.50

then

% increase =
(412.5)/(2750) × 100% = 0.15 × 100% = 15%

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