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The price of a pair of jeans was $31, but due to an increase the price went up to 129% of what it was originally. Which is the best estimate of the current price of the pair of jeans? $36 $39 $48 $52
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The price of a pair of jeans was $31, but due to an increase the price went up to 129% of what it was originally. Which is the best estimate of the current price of the pair of jeans?

$36
$39
$48
$52

User Victoria Agafonova
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The answer is $39 because you take the percentage and move the decimal point two places to make 1.29 then multiply that by the original price
User Aly
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Answer:

$39

Explanation:

1.29x31=39.99

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