SOLUTION: The value of Deanna's cell phone went from $200to $525. What was the percent increase?

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Question 974716: The value of Deanna's cell phone went from $200to $525. What was the percent increase?
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Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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+525+-+200+=+325+ is the AMOUNT of the increase
+325%2F200+ is the FRACTION of the increase
+%28+325%2F200+%29%2A100+ is the PERCENT of the increase
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+%28+325%2F200+%29%2A100+=+325%2F2+
+325%2F2+=+162.5+
162.5% increase