Question

The price of an item yesterday was $135 . Today, the price rose to $216 . Find the percentage increase.

Answer 1

60% increase

Explanation:

Work out the difference increase between the two numbers you are comparing.Then you increase the new number by the original number. Next you divide the increase by the original number and multiply the answer by 100. Finally divide the increase number and the original number then multiply by 100. That will give you your answer.

Answer 2

Percentage Increase = 60%

Explanation:

To find the percentage increase, we will use the formula below;

Percentage Increase =
`(Increase)/(Initial cost)` × 100%

From the question given, the initial cost = $ 135

Now, we need to find the increase;

Increase = $216 - $135 = $81

We can now proceed to insert the values and then simplify;

Percentage Increase =
`(Increase)/(Initial cost)` × 100%

=
`(81)/(135)` × 100%

=
`(8100)/(135)` %

=60%

Percentage Increase = 60%