What is the percent of increase from 1 to 2.9?

Write your answer using a percent sign (%).

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To find the percent increase from 1 to 2.9, you can use the following formula:

\[ \text{Percent Increase} = \left( \frac{\text{New Value} - \text{Old Value}}{\text{Old Value}} \right) \times 100 \]

In this case:

  • Old Value = 1
  • New Value = 2.9

Now, plug in the values:

\[ \text{Percent Increase} = \left( \frac{2.9 - 1}{1} \right) \times 100 \]

Calculate the difference:

\[ 2.9 - 1 = 1.9 \]

Now, substitute back into the formula:

\[ \text{Percent Increase} = \left( \frac{1.9}{1} \right) \times 100 = 1.9 \times 100 = 190 \]

Thus, the percent of increase from 1 to 2.9 is 190%.