SOLUTION: In state tuition at a local college was $3619 last year. This year the tuition will be $5369. What is the percent increase of tuition? Round your answer to the nearest tenth of a p

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Question 1083675: In state tuition at a local college was $3619 last year. This year the tuition will be $5369. What is the percent increase of tuition? Round your answer to the nearest tenth of a percent.

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Answer by Boreal(15235) About Me  (Show Source):
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%increase is increase/original amount=1750/3619=48.4%; the 1750 is 5369-3619, the increase amount