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15 October, 03:07

The price of a book $16 last month. It is $18 this month. What is the percentage increase in the price of the book?

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  1. 15 October, 03:29
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    12.5%

    Step-by-step explanation:

    The cost of a book last month = $16

    The cos of the book this month = $18

    Increase = $18 - $16

    = $2

    Percentage increase = increase/original cost * 100%

    = 2/16 * 100%

    = 12.5%
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