The price of an item yesterday was $80. Today, the price rose to $216. Find the percentage increase.

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asked Apr 4, 2023 185k views

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Ramelle · Answer 1 · 2023-04-08T09:30:08+0000

Answer:

170%

Explanation:

increase in price = 216 - 80 = $136

x : 100 = 136 : 80

x = 100 * 136 / 80

x = 10 * 136/8

x = 1360 / 8

x = 170 %