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A hobby store marks up remote-controlled cars 25%. The original

price was $30. What is the retail price to purchase a remote-
controlled car at the hobby store?

SOMEONE PLEASE HELPPP

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Answer: $37.50

Explanation:
1. Turn 25% into a decimal by removing the “%” and placing a “0.” in front of it. (0.25)
2. Multiply the decimal (0.25) by the original price of the car (30). (0.25x30=7.5)
3. Add 7.5 to 30 to get the answer. (7.5+30=37.5=$37.50)
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