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To calculate the percentage increase:

1. **Initial price (yesterday)** = $140
2. **New price (today)** = $182

The formula for percentage increase is:

\[
\text{Percentage increase} = \frac{\text{New Price} - \text{Old Price}}{\text{Old Price}} \times 100
\]

Substitute the values:

\[
\text{Percentage increase} = \frac{182 - 140}{140} \times 100 = \frac{42}{140} \times 100 = 0.3 \times 100 = 30\%
\]

So, the percentage increase is **30%**.

Would you like more details or have any questions?

Here are five related questions to deepen understanding:
1. What would be the percentage decrease if the price dropped to $120?
2. How is percentage change calculated for decreases?
3. What if the price increased by 50% from $140—what would be the new price?
4. How does this concept apply in discount scenarios?
5. Can percentage change be more than 100%?

**Tip:** Always check that you're dividing by the original value when calculating percentage increase or decrease.

The price of an item yesterday was $140. Today, the price rose to $182. Find the percentage increase.

Learn how to calculate the percentage increase from $140 to $182. This step-by-step solution explains the percentage increase formula and its application in real-world problems. Ideal for students in Grades 6-8.

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