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The price of a pair of jeans was $31, but due to an increase the price went up to 129% of what it was originally. Which is the best estimate of the current price of the pair of jeans?

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The price of a pair of jeans was $31, but due to an increase the price went up to 129% of what it was originally. Which is the best estimate of the current price of the pair of jeans?"39.99 Dollars" Rounded to 40 DOLLARS

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129% of 31 means
1.29 times 31=39.99
so the current price is about 40 dollars
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