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The next model of a sports car will cost 6.6% more than the current model. The current model costs $48,000. How much will the price increase in dollars? What will be the price of the next model?

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Answer:

It's the percent word problem...

So, first you need to find how much will the price increase:

1)6.6% of 48,000$=6.6÷100=0.066×48,000=3168$

3168$- is the price that will increase.

2)48,000+3168=51,168 $- the next price

Answer: the price of the next model will be 51,168 $.

Good luck!

Intelligent Muslim,

From Uzbekistan.

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