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Savannah's favorite candles are so popular that the price has been

increased. The price for a 24 oz. candle used to be $20, but now it is $28.
By what percentage has the price been marked up? *

Answer
70%
85%
48%
40%

User CBHacking
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Answer:

40%

Explanation:

The increase was $8. Divide the increase by the original amount.

8/20 = .4

The decimal answer 0.4 converts to a percent answer of 40%. (.4×100=40)

The candle was marked up 40%.

User Okyanet
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40% im pretty sure. im sorry if its wrong
User Mbrenon
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