document.write( "Question 1000747: Several years ago,a desk sold for $120. Now the same desk sells for $150. What is the percent of increase in the price? \n" ); document.write( "

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The percent of increase is
\n" ); document.write( "(NEW - OLD)/OLD = (150-120)/120 = 30/120 = .25 = 25% \n" ); document.write( "

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