SOLUTION: If something goes from 90 bucks to 130, what percentage of an increase is it! I think I devide 90 by 130 but that comes to .69% or 69% - that seems too high?

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Question 572411: If something goes from 90 bucks to 130, what percentage of an increase is it!
I think I devide 90 by 130 but that comes to .69% or 69% - that seems too high?

Answer by Alan3354(23858) About Me  (Show Source):
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If something goes from 90 bucks to 130, what percentage of an increase is it!
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The increase is 40.
40/90 = 0.4444....
=~ 44% increase