Question

The price of an item yesterday was $60. Today, the price rose to $87 . Find the percentage increase

Answer 1

45%

Explanation:

→ Find the difference in price

87 - 60 = 27

→ Divide by original price

27/60

→ Multiply answer by 100

27/60 × 100 = 45%

Answer 2

45% increase

Explanation:

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