How do you find the percentage increase between 1.55 and 2.38? Algebra Linear Equations Percent of Change 1 Answer Shwetank Mauria Apr 24, 2016 #53.56%# approximately. Explanation: The increase is #2.38-1.55=0.83#. This increase is over #1.55#. Hence percentage increase is #0.83/1.55xx100=83/1.55=53.55##%# approximately Answer link Related questions How do you solve percent change in word problems? What is the percent change formula? How do you solve a percent change equation? What is percent change? What is the price of the player if a $150 mp3 player is on sale for 30% off? By what percent was the shirt discounted if a $49.99 shirt goes on sale for $29.99? What was the pre-sale price of a TV that is 35% off and has a new price of $195? What will the new hourly rate be after an employee gets a #12%# raise at a store that currently... If you earn $18 and receive a pay increase of 12% how much money will you make? How do you find the percent change if original: 66 dimes and new: 30 dimes? See all questions in Percent of Change Impact of this question 1503 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License