SOLUTION: A salesman generated $67,375 for 2011. In 2012, he generated $149,817. How much was his increase in percentage?

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Question 778354: A salesman generated $67,375 for 2011. In 2012, he generated $149,817. How much was his increase in percentage?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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( % increase ) = ( 2012 sales - 2011 sales ) / ( 2011 sales ) x 100
+%28%28+149817+-+67375+%29+%2F+67375+%29%2A100+
+%28+82442+%2F+67375+%29%2A100+
+1.224%2A100+=+122.4+
The % increase is 122.4%