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find the percentage.According to her running log, Nancy averaged 5 miles per week last month and 6 miles per week this month. By what percent has her average increased?

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Nancy's average weekly mileage has increased by 20%.

To find the percentage increase in Nancy's average weekly mileage, we can use the following formula:


[ \text{Percentage increase} = \frac{\text{New average} - \text{Old average}}{\text{Old average}} * 100% ]

Given that Nancy averaged 5 miles per week last month and 6 miles per week this month, we can substitute these values into the formula:


[ \text{Percentage increase} = (6 - 5)/(5) * 100% ]


[ \text{Percentage increase} = (1)/(5) * 100% ]


[ \text{Percentage increase} = 20% ]

Therefore, Nancy's average weekly mileage has increased by 20%.

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