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The price of an item yesterday was $85. Today, the price rose to $136. Find the percentage increase
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The price of an item yesterday was $85. Today, the price rose to $136. Find the percentage increase

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60%

Explanation:

(136 - 85)/85 × 100%

= 51/85 × 100%

= 51/17 × 20%

= 3 × 20%

= 60%

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