SOLUTION: mr.dikinson's whole life premium increased from $115 to $149 per month when he increased his face value. find the percent increase to the nearest percent.

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Question 616913: mr.dikinson's whole life premium increased from $115 to $149 per month when he increased his face value. find the percent increase to the nearest percent.
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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The amount of the increase is +149+-+115+=+34+
The question is " What percent of $115 is $34? "
+34%2F115+=+.296+
+.296%2A100+=+29.6+
To the nearest percent, the percent increase is 30%