An education budget went from 800 dollars comma 000 to 900 dollars comma 000 What is the approximate percent increase?

The budget increased by $900,000 − $800,000 = $100,000. Divide the increase by the original budget: $100,000 ÷ $800,000 = 0.125, or 12.5%, which is approximately 13 percent.

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