<PRE><B>Question 235128</B>
 A product that cost 2,000 increase by 5% in June. The new June price of the product increased by 5% on December 1st. How many dollars did the product increase by Dec 1.
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Find the cost of the item after the 1st 5% increase (june)
1.05 * 2000 = 2100
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Find the cost of the item after the 2nd 5% increase (dec)
1.05 * 2100 = $2205
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What was the total increase?
2205 - 2000 = $205</PRE>