SOLUTION: a train running at 25mph increases its speed 12.5% how fast does it then go?

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Question 268334: a train running at 25mph increases its speed 12.5% how fast does it then go?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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a train running at 25mph increases its speed 12.5% how fast does it then go?
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New speed = 25 + 0.125*25
= 1.125*25
= 28.125 mph
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Cheers,
Stan H.