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A ​used-car dealership buys a car for ​$2800 and then sells it for ​$4600. What is the percent​ increase?

User Guy Adini
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We need to find the percent increase from 2800 to 4600.

2800 ------> 4600

+?%

Well...

4600-2800 = $1800

So, the dealership profited $1800.

If we compare this with the initial price of the car...

1800/2800 = 64.3% increase from its initial price approx.

answer: 64.3% approx.

User SemanticBeeng
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Answer: 60.87%

Explanation:

2800 divided by 4600 = 0.60869565 or 60.87%

User Dunxd
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