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In 1940 you could buy a soda for 5 cents. Today the average cost of the same size soda is $1.25. What is the percent of increase in the cost of a soda?

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Answer: 2,400%

Explanation:

1.25 * 100/0.05 = 2,500

2,500% - 100% = 2,400%

User Techvice
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Answer:

2400%

Explanation:

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