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Last year, Michael weighed 116 pounds. This year, he weighs 123 pounds. By what percent has his weight increased? **STEP BY STEP EXPLANATION PLEASE AND THANK YOU!**

User Tamerlane
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123 / 116 = 1.06

so he weighs 106% of his former weight

6% weight increase

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