SOLUTION: The price of a first class stamp increased from 32 cent to 36 cent. By what percent did the price increase?

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Question 97917: The price of a first class stamp increased from 32 cent to 36 cent. By what percent did the price increase?
Answer by rajagopalan(174) About Me  (Show Source):
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New price 36
old Price 32
Increase 4
percenr incresae = (4/32)x100=12.5%