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25 February, 20:26

The price of an item has risen to $156 today. Yesterday it was $65. Find the percentage increase.

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  1. 25 February, 20:29
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    That's a BIG increase in price! What cost $65 yesterday is now $156. What was the increase? $156 - $65 = $91.

    Next: $91 is what fraction of $65? Divide. Answer: 1.4.

    Finally, multiply this last result by 100%: 140% (answer)
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