SOLUTION: Pete Smith found in his attic a Woody Woodpecker watch in its original box. It had a price tag on it for $4.40. The watch was made in 1948. Pete brought the watch to an antiques de

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Question 797962: Pete Smith found in his attic a Woody Woodpecker watch in its original box. It had a price tag on it for $4.40. The watch was made in 1948. Pete brought the watch to an antiques dealer and sold it for $37. What was the percent of increase in price? (Round to the nearest hundredth percent.)
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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37-4.40=32.60
32.60/4.40=740.91%