A wedding ring costs £7000. Work out the price after a 2.5% price increase

BobC asked Mar 9, 2022

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BobC asked Mar 9, 2022

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Answer:

x = 7175

Explanation:

Based on the given conditions, write: x = 7000 (1 + 0.025)

Calculate the sum or difference: x = 7000 x 1.025

Calculate the product or quotient: x = 7175

Matt Korostoff answered Mar 16, 2022

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