Question

the price of an item has risen to $184 today. yesterday it wad $115. whats the percentage of increase?

Answer 1

Let's find the difference between the prices.

184-115=69; let's see the percentage 69 is of 115.

69/115= 0.6×100=60

So, it's a 60% increase

Answer 2

This is a 60% increase.
All you have to do is divide 115/184!