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To the nearest penny, calculate the new fare after a 12 % increase on £2.90
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To the nearest penny, calculate the new fare after a 12 % increase on £2.90

User Surya Rahul
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there are 2 ways to do this....

(1) 2.90 + 0.12(2.90) = 2.90 + 0.348 = 3.248 rounds to 3.25

(2) 2.90(1.12) = 3.248 rounds to 3.25

either way will get u to the right answer :)

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