SOLUTION: in 1990 the cost of a us postage stamp was 25 cents. in 2010, the cost of us postage stamp was 44 cents. in 20 years, what was the percent of increase in the cost of us postage s

SOLUTION: in 1990 the cost of a us postage stamp was 25 cents. in 2010, the cost of us postage stamp was 44 cents. in 20 years, what was the percent of increase in the cost of us postage s

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Question 778966: in 1990 the cost of a us postage stamp was 25 cents. in 2010, the cost of us postage stamp was 44 cents. in 20 years, what was the percent of increase in the cost of us postage stamps
Answer by oscargut(2103) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(44-25)/25 = 19/25 = 0.76
Answer: 76 %
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