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A community theater sold 8,500 tickets to performances during its first year. By its tenth year, ticket sales had increased by 34%. How many tickets did the theater sell during its tenth year?

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since it is increasing, you would multiply the original number by 1.34 because it is 134% of its original amount.

8,500*1.34 = 11,390 tickets where sold.
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We need to increase 8,500 by 34%

Therefore, multiply 8,500 by 1.34

Answer: 11,390 tickets in its 10th year
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