SOLUTION: what is the percentage increase from 400000 to 469900

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Question 720855: what is the percentage increase from 400000 to 469900
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Percent Increase = [(New - Old)/Old] * 100

Percent Increase = [(469900-400000)/400000] * 100

Percent Increase = [69900/400000] * 100

Percent Increase = 0.17475 * 100

Percent Increase = 17.475%