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25 October, 13:18

The price of an item has risen to $232 today. Yesterday it was $160. Find the percentage increase.

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  1. 25 October, 15:32
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    First, find the difference.

    232-160 is 72. The price increased by $72.

    Now, we need to find what percentage of 160 is 72.

    72/160 = 0.45

    0.45=45% (45/100=0.45)

    72 is 45% of 160.

    Your final answer is - The price of the item increased by 45%
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