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chicken was selling for nu 200 per kilogram. The shopkeeper raised the price by 5% what is the new price per kilogram?please show your method​

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Answer:

Chicken sells for 210 per kilogram.

Explanation:

First, find 5% of 200:

5/100 × x/200

Cross multiply:

5 × 200 = 100× x

1000 = 100x

Divide both sides by 100

10 = x

Add 5% of 200 to the original price:

200 + 10 = 210

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