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What is £40 increased by 5%?

User Ritesh
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First, let's figure out what 5%(0.05) of £40 is, then we will figure out the answer:

0.05(40)=x

x = 2

So, then to figure out how much the price increased, you can add £2 to £40 to get £42.

Make any sense? If not tell me where it doesn't - I'll be happy to help!

User Vignesh KM
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