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Question 322201: show example of an increase and decrease percent
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What is a 30% increase in $750.
T=750%2B30%2F100%2A750
T=750%2B22500%2F100
T=975
$975 is a 30% increase in $750.
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The new car body represents a 10% weight reduction (percent decrease) from last year's 850 kg body.
What is the new car body weight.
What is a 10% decrease in 1200 lbs.
W=850-%2810%2F100%29%28850%29
W=850-85
W=765
The new car body weighs 765 kg.