document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=210109>Question 210109</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> If I have sold 35 pieces of cake in August 2008 and in August of 2009 I have sold 71. How do I figure my % increase.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Is it 101% or 51%<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Quantity increase = 71-35 = 36<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Percent increase = 36/35 = 1.0286 = 102.86%<BR>\n" );
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