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A student went for a short run to investigate the effect of physical activity on his pulse rate.

The resting pulse rate for the student was 60 beats per minute and during exercise his pulse rate


increased to 144 beats per minute.


Calculate the percentage increase in pulse rate

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Percent increase 140%
144-60 divided by 60 x 10
84 divided by 60 x 10
1.4 x 100
140%
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