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A laptop computer originally priced at $2000 now sells for $2,300. What is the percent of increase?

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Answer:

Explanation:

The formula is New Cost - Previous Cost divided by Previous cost times 100 (Converting from decimal into percent.)

2300-2000 divided by 2000 is 0.15 then multiplied by 100 = 15

So the price has increased by 15 percent.

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