SOLUTION: A $1432 item increased by 9%

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Question 1202893: A $1432 item increased by 9%
Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, math_tutor2020:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39627) About Me  (Show Source):
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Answer: $1560.88


Work Shown:

Method 1)
9% of 1432 = 0.09*1432 = 128.88
The price has increased by $128.88
$1432 + $128.88 = $1560.88

Method 2)
109% of 1432 = 1.09*1432 = 1560.88
This slight shortcut works because 100% + 9% = 109% = 1.09 represents that increase of 9%