document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=130121>Question 130121</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> Betty bought a 2- carat gemstone for $379 per carat last year. This year gemstones cost 20% more. To the nearest $100, how much more is her gemstone worth this year? </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( " value this year = 379 + 0.2(379)<BR>\n" );
document.write( "= 1.2(379)<BR>\n" );
document.write( "= $454.80<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Cheers,<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Stan H. </SPAN>\n" );
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