First, subtract to get the difference.
2.85 – 2.78 = 0.07
Next, divide 2.78 by 100
2.78 ÷ 100 = 0.0278
So, 0.0278 is 1%. Divide 0.07 by 0.0278 to get the answer.
0.07 ÷ 0.0278 ≈ 2.518
2.518 ≈2.5
Therefore, the percentage increase is approximately 2.5% (that's the answer).
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