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A pack of strawberries cost $1.50 while they are in season and $2.25 when they aren't in season. What is the percentage increase

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 $2.50          x%
______ = _______
 $1.50         100%

Cross multiply
1.50x=250
divide both sides by 1.50
x= 166 2/3 or 167%

167%-100%=67% increase in price

Answer=67%
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