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An investor paid $180 for one share of stock. He sold the stock for $252. What was the percent increase in the stock price?

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140%

Explanation:

The price of the share stock is $180. It was later sold for $252. To find the the difference in percentage, we use the following steps:

  1. Multiply 252 with 100.
  2. Divide the result with 180.

252 × 100 ÷ 180 = 140

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