SOLUTION: A library to cost $113 million By 2006, library officials estimate the cost would be $36 million over budget. By what percent did the actual cost exceed the initial estimate.

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Question 1033835: A library to cost $113 million By 2006, library officials estimate the cost would be $36 million over budget. By what percent did the actual cost exceed the initial estimate.
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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+36+%2F+113+=+.31858+
+.31858%2A100+=+31.86+
The actual cost exceeds the initial estimate by 31.86%