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1.2 The price of bread increased from R12 to R18. Calculate the percentage increase. AIULIUCI​

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Answer:

percentage increase = 50%

Explanation:

percentage increase is calculated as


(increase)/(original) × 100%

increase = 18 - 12 = R 6 , then

percentage increase =
(6)/(12) × 100% = 0.5 × 100% = 50%

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