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The price of an item has risen to $81 today. Yesterday it was $60. Find the percentage increase

The price of an item has risen to $81 today. Yesterday it was $60. Find the percentage increase
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The price of an item has risen to $81 today. Yesterday it was $60. Find the percentage increase

User David Smiley
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Answer:

35% increase

Explanation:

81 - 60 = 21

21/60 = 0.35

0.35 x 100% = 35%

= 35% increase

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