SOLUTION: Pete Smith found in his attic a Woody Woodpecker watch in its original box. It had a price tag on it for $4.10. The watch was made in 1949. Pete brought the watch to an antiques de

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Question 790443: Pete Smith found in his attic a Woody Woodpecker watch in its original box. It had a price tag on it for $4.10. The watch was made in 1949. Pete brought the watch to an antiques dealer and sold it for $33. What was the percent of increase in price?
Answer by Cromlix(4381) About Me  (Show Source):
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$33 - $4.10 = $28.9
$28.9/$4.10 * 100
= 704.9% increase in price.
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