SOLUTION: John sold you a candy bar for $1.00 that he bought for only 25 cents. What was the percent of increase?

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Question 568363: John sold you a candy bar for $1.00 that he bought for only 25 cents. What was the percent of increase?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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John sold you a candy bar for $1.00 that he bought for only 25 cents. What was the percent of increase?
Quantity increase 0.75
Percent increase : 0.75/0.25 = 300%
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Stan H.