SOLUTION: from January to june, a company spent $60.00 on office supplies per month. in july the price increased by 15%. and remained the same for the rest of the year. how much did the comp

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Question 880902: from January to june, a company spent $60.00 on office supplies per month. in july the price increased by 15%. and remained the same for the rest of the year. how much did the company spend on office supplies for the year?
Answer by JulietG(1812) About Me  (Show Source):
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For the first 6 months, the company spent $60 per month, or $360
For the second 6 months, the company spent $60 * 1.15, or $69 per month, * 6 months = $414.
$360 + $414 = $774