If the average grade of an English class rose from 70 to 85 , what is the approximate percent increase?

The average increased by 85 − 70 = 15 points. To find the percent increase, divide the increase by the original average and multiply by 100: (15 ÷ 70) × 100 ≈ 21%. So the percent increase is approximately 21 percent.

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