2 years ago

What is the percent increase from 18 to 26

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How much has it increased by?
26-18 = 8

What percentage is 8 of 18?
Or how many 8s are in 18?

8/18 = 0.44444

Convert to percentage

0.44* 100 = ~44%

CHECK:

18 * 0.444444 = 7.92 ~ 8

So 18 + 8 = 26

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