Question

the price of an item yesterday was $125. today, the price rose to $300. find the percentage increase.

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate price increase

$\$300 - \$125 = \$175$

Step2: Divide by original price

$\frac{175}{125} = 1.4$

Step3: Convert to percentage

$1.4 \times 100 = 140$

Answer:

140%