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A movie-streaming service charges $3.75 to watch a

movie. The following year, the price increases to
$5.25. What is the percent increase in the cost to
stream a movie?

A movie-streaming service charges $3.75 to watch a movie. The following year, the-example-1
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Answer:

5.25 is a 40% increase of 3.75.

Explanation:

Percentage of increase = |3.75 - 5.25|/3.75 = 1.5/3.75 = 0.4 = 40%

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