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Mr. Smith marked up the price of his sofa by 15%. If the sofa originally cost $399, what is the new sale price?

Mr. Smith marked up the price of his sofa by 15%. If the sofa originally cost $399, what is the new sale price?
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Mr. Smith marked up the price of his sofa by 15%. If the sofa originally cost $399, what is the new sale price?

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Answer:

457.8

Explanation:

User Tengr
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Answer is 458.

Percent increase = [(new value - original value)/original value] * 100

So
15%= [(x-399)/399]*100
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