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It cost £430 to rent the cottage for the weekend. Last year it cost £400. What percentage increase is this?
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It cost £430 to rent the cottage for the weekend. Last year it cost £400. What percentage increase is this?

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12 percent is the correct answer
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100% / 400 = 0.25%
0.25% * 430 = 107.5%
107.5% - 100% = 7.5%

the answer is 7.5%
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