What is the percent of increase from 26.5 to 37.1?

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Daniel Thorpe · Answer 1 · 2023-09-16T15:30:38+0000

Answer: 40%

Explanation:

26.5 + 26.5(1 + x) = 37.1

26.5 + 26.5x = 37.1

26.5x = 37.1 - 26.5

26.5x = 10.6

x = 10.6/26.5 = 0.40

0.40 x 100 = 40%