SOLUTION: A solar calculator that costs $75 last year is now $83. What percent increase is this? Thanks

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Question 233911: A solar calculator that costs $75 last year is now $83. What percent increase is this? Thanks
Answer by rfer(16322)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
83-75=8
8/75=.107=10.7% increase

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