Answer:
42.6%
Step-by-step explanation:
The percent increase is calculated as
percent increase = [tex]\frac{increase}{original}[/tex] × 100%
increase = $3.55 - $2.49 = $1.06
% increase = [tex]\frac{1.06}{2.49}[/tex] × 100% ≈ 42.6% (to the nearest tenth )
