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The price of an item yesterday was $120. Today, the price rose to $156. Find the percentage increase.​

The price of an item yesterday was $120. Today, the price rose to $156. Find the percentage increase.​
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The price of an item yesterday was $120. Today, the price rose to $156. Find the percentage increase.​

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Answer:30%

Explanation:

GAIN = 156- 120=$ 36

% GAIN =
(gain)/(old cost price ) X 100%\\

=
(36)/(120) X 100%

=30%

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