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$40 increased by by 90%

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Answer:

The new price is $76

Explanation:

Step 1: Make an expression

40 * (1 + 0.9) = x

40 * 1.9 = x

Step 2: Multiply

40 * 1.9 = x

76 = x

Answer: The new price is $76

User Nicholas Porter
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Answer:

76

Explanation:

To find the new amount, we take the old amount and add the increase

new = 40 + 40*90%

Changing from percent to decimal

= 40 +40*.90

=40 +36

=76

User Adam Berecz
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