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Help me please, this is timed!!

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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$39 i believe would be correct:))
User Horacex
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Answer:

$39

Explanation:

Take 31 divided by 1.29

User Invis
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