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A diamond is valued at $575 in 2019, and $700 in 2020. What is the percent increase in the value of the diamond?

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Answer:

17.85% for 1 year

Explanation:

  1. 700-125 = 125
  2. 125 ÷ 700 = 0.1785
  3. % = ×100
  4. 0.1785 = 17.85%
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