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Question 989962: the algebra textbook cost $49 this year, an increase from $35 last year. What was the % increase in price
Answer by addingup(3677) About Me  (Show Source):
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Is: 49
Was:35
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Diff:14
14/35= 0.4, 0.4 x 100= 40% is the increase in price.
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