SOLUTION: The average selling home price in the united states last year was $202,250 while the average selling price this year was $215,400. What is the perecent of increase? Round to the ne

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Question 748952: The average selling home price in the united states last year was $202,250 while the average selling price this year was $215,400. What is the perecent of increase? Round to the nearest tenth of a percent.
Answer by Cromlix(4381) About Me  (Show Source):
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$215,400 - $202,250 =$13,150
($13150/$202,250) x 100
= 6.5%