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Housing prices in Foster County have increased by 28.5% over the price of houses five years ago.

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a. If $240,000 was the average price of a house five years ago, what is the average price ofa house today?

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Answer:

$308,400

Explanation:

240000*28.5 = 6840000

6840000/100 = 68400

240000+68400 = 308400

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