Contemporary Mathematics for Business & Consumers
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ISBN: 9781305585447
Author: Robert Brechner, Geroge Bergeman
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 6.III, Problem 1RE
Solve the following increase or decrease problems for the unknown. Round decimals to hundredths and percents to the nearest tenth.
If a number increases from 320 to 440, what is the rate of increase?
Portion = Increase = 440 - 320 = 120
Base = Original number = 320
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