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In 1970 a dress cost $40.00. Ten years later, the price increased by 77%. How much more did it sell for ten years later?

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User Gooey
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Answer:

$70.80

Explanation:

The dress was $40 to add the 77% increase, you would multiply 40 x .77= 30.80, then you would add the 30.80 to the original 40, giving you a total of $70.80

User Markijbema
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Answer:

70.80

Explanation:

40.00 increased by 77% is 70.80. The increase is 30.80.

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