The value of a painting rises from £120,000 to £192,000. Work out the percentage increase in the value of the painting. Show your working.

Dgmltn asked May 24, 2023

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The value of a painting rises from £120,000 to £192,000.

Work out the percentage increase in the value of the painting.
Show your working.

Dgmltn asked May 24, 2023

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Original value =£120000
Increased value=192000-120000=72000
%increased = (72000/120000)*100%=60%
Answer is 60% increase

Travis James answered May 29, 2023

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