Organic sugar used to be sold at a bulk price of $3.10 per pound. The price was recently increased by 24.8%. What is the current price per pound?

Gaynelle asked Aug 24, 2023

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Gaynelle asked Aug 24, 2023

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Answer: $3.87

Step-by-step explanation:

3.10 increase 24.8% =

3.10 × (1 + 24.8%) = 3.10 × (1 + 0.248) = 3.8688

Nicaury answered Aug 30, 2023

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