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The owner of a bookstore buys used books from customers for $1.50 each. The owner then resells the used books for 400% of the amount he paid for them. What is the price of a used book in this bookstore?
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The owner of a bookstore buys used books from customers for $1.50 each. The owner then resells the used books for 400% of the amount he paid for them.

What is the price of a used book in this bookstore?

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Answer:

$6

Explanation:

100% = 1.50

400% = 1.50 x 4 = 6

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