The price of an item has risen to $120 today. Yesterday it was $40. Find the percentage increase.

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Martijn Imhoff asked Nov 28, 2023

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The price of an item has risen to $120 today. Yesterday it was $40. Find the percentage increase.

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120 - 40 = 90 so the answer is $90

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200%

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If $40 is 100% then multiply it by 3 to get $120

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