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The value of an investment increased from $750 to $795. By which percentage did the value of the investment increase?

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Answer: 6%

Explanation:

If you turn 6% to a decimal (move it twice to the right) we get 0.06. If we multiply 0.06 and $750 we get $45, which is how much investment increased. Add $45 to $750 we get $795 ( which is the new value).

750Ă—0.06= 45

45+ 750= 795

User Ruxming
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It increased by 6 percent
User Subiet
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