<PRE><B>Question 1153581</B>
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...wants to increase the cost of a $15 shirt by 60%. 
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Cost?  Price?
(Meaning is for PRICE.)



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She performs the calculation 2 ways: 15+.6(15) and 15(1.6). 
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Yes.  Same thing.  Simple arithmetic.</PRE>