SOLUTION: the prce of a dozen cookies at a bake sale last year was 2$ this year the prcie was 5 dollars. wha percwnt did the cost go up

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Question 965210: the prce of a dozen cookies at a bake sale last year was 2$ this year the prcie was 5 dollars. wha percwnt did the cost go up
Answer by amarjeeth123(569) About Me  (Show Source):
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Old cost=$2
New cost=$5
Increase=$3
% increase=Increase/Old cost*100=3/2*100=150%
Answer=150%