3 years ago

The price of an item has risen to $ 248 today. Yesterday it was $ 160 . Find the percentage increase.

1 answer:

4 0

We know that the original price is 160 and has increased to 248. To calculate the increase, divide. But first lets find the difference 248-160 =88
$\frac{88}{160} = 0.55 = 55\%$
The percentage increase is 55%.

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