SOLUTION: If last year I was charged 480 and this year its 660 what is the percentage increase? Thanks Simon

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Question 1002597: If last year I was charged 480 and this year its 660 what is the percentage increase?
Thanks
Simon

Answer by Edwin McCravy(20059) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Percent of either increase or decrease is given by this formula:

abs%28NEW-OLD%29%2FOLD%22%22%2A%22%22%22100%25%22

abs%28660-480%29%2F480%22%22%2A%22%22%22100%25%22

abs%28180%29%2F480%22%22%2A%22%22%22100%25%22 

abs%280.375%29%22%22%2A%22%22%22100%25%22 

%2237.5%25%22

Edwin