SOLUTION: Business was $250. in April, and $300. An increase of $50. By what percentage did business go up? Simple to you I'm sure, but I don't know how to figure this out...sadly. Plea

Question 769847: Business was $250. in April, and $300. An increase of $50. By what percentage did business go up? Simple to you I'm sure, but I don't know how to figure this out...sadly. Please, help...just to ease my mind. And thank you...I wish I could remember how to do these kinds of problems...ugh!!
Answer by John10(297) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Business was $250. in April, and $300. An increase of $50. By what percentage did business go up?
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Increasing percentage = [(new value - original value)/ original value] * 100
Hope it helps you!
John (john100185@yahoo.com)
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