SOLUTION: Last year, the price of a computer monitor was $300.What is the percent increase in price,if it is available now at $360?

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Question 300410: Last year, the price of a computer monitor was $300.What is the percent increase in price,if it is available now at $360?

Answer by marolstr(3) About Me  (Show Source):
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You can see that, since last year, it has increased in price $60. To find the percent increase, figure out what percent of 300 sixty is. 60 / 300 = .2, or 20%. So, your answer is 20%