SOLUTION: I am needing to find a formula for finding the percent of increase or decrease of problems such as: What is the % of increase of 45mph to 60mph. I tried dividing 45/60 and 60/45 a

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Question 236470: I am needing to find a formula for finding the percent of increase or decrease of problems such as: What is the % of increase of 45mph to 60mph.
I tried dividing 45/60 and 60/45 and finding the difference between 45 to 60 and multiplying. But nothing is giving me the answer?
Answer by JimboP1977(311) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Formula for a percentage increase is:
Increase/original figure multiplied by 100