SOLUTION: The cost of a jacket increased from $50.00 to $59.00. What is the percentage increase of the cost of the jacket? A. 18% B. 1.8% C. 9% D. 82%

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Question 1188381: The cost of a jacket increased from $50.00 to $59.00. What is the percentage increase of the cost of the jacket?
A.
18%
B.
1.8%
C.
9%
D.
82%
Answer by Theo(13342) About Me  (Show Source):
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it would (59 - 50) / 50 = 9 / 50 = .18 = 18%.