SOLUTION: I picked 97 pears on Monday and 103 pears on Tuesday. What percentage was the increase?
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Question 741236: I picked 97 pears on Monday and 103 pears on Tuesday. What percentage was the increase?
Answer by checkley79(3341) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
103/97=1.06 OR A 6% INCREASE.
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