SOLUTION: The cost of paint goes from $16 dollars per gallon to $20 What percent did it increase?

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Question 1018375: The cost of paint goes from $16 dollars per gallon to $20
What percent did it increase?
Answer by Cromlix(4381) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi there,
Original price = $16
New price = $20
$20 - $16 = $4
$4/$16 x 100 = 25% increase.
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