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1. The cost of a jacket increased from $85.00 to $98.60. What is the percentage increase of the cost of the jacket?

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To solve for the percentage increase of the cost of jacket, calculate first for the increase, divide it by the original price and then multiply by 100%. This is shown below.

% increase = ((98.60 - 85) / 85) x 100%

% increase = 16%

Thus, the price of the jacket increased by 16%.


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