SOLUTION: how do i add 4.5% to $650.00

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Question 848956: how do i add 4.5% to $650.00
Answer by swincher4391(1107) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
You can't or rather, you shouldn't.
You can, however, increase by 4.5% by taking $650(1+.045) = 679.25 Note that this is NOT 650 + 4.5%.