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The price of an item yesterday was $130. Today, the price rose to $299. Find the percentage increase.
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The price of an item yesterday was $130. Today, the price rose to $299. Find the percentage increase.

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it increased by 70%
User NeverStopLearning
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130%

Explanation:

(299 - 130)/130 × 100%

= 169/130 × 100%

= 169/13 × 10%

= 13 × 10%

= 130%

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