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If the average grade of an English class rose from 70 to 85, what is the approximate percent increase?

The percent increase is approximately 14%.
The percent increase is approximately 17%.
The percent increase is approximately 21%.
The percent increase is approximately 35%.

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Answer:

The percent increase is approximately 21%

Step-by-step explanation:

85 - 70 = 15

15/70 = 0.21

Move decimal over twice to the right and you would get 21%

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