The price of an item yesterday was $80. Today, the price rose to $216. Find the percentage increase.

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Adinanp asked Jun 28, 2023

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The price of an item yesterday was $80. Today, the price rose to $216. Find the percentage increase.

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170%

Explanation:

80+170%=$216

Anika answered Jun 29, 2023

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Answer:

170%

Explanation:

increase in price = 216 - 80 = $136

x : 100 = 136 : 80

x = 100 * 136 / 80

x = 10 * 136/8

x = 1360 / 8

x = 170 %

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