A loaf of bread that used to cost 1.50 now costs $1.70. What was the percent of increase in the price? A- 11.8% B- 13.3% C- 20% D- 88%

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A loaf of bread that used to cost 1.50 now costs $1.70. What was the percent of increase in the price?

A- 11.8%
B- 13.3%
C- 20%
D- 88%

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13.3%!!
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Peter Savnik answered Oct 30, 2023

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Answer:

13.3%

Explanation:

percentage increase:

$(new \: price \: - \: old \: price)/(old \: price) * 100$

$(1.7 - 1.5)/(1.5) * 100 = 13.3\%$

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