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1 October, 07:58

Samuel bought a jacket for $16 in January. The cost of the jacket increased to $24 in September. What percent of the original price is the new price? A. 110% B. 120% C. 150% D. 180%

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  1. 1 October, 08:26
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    The answer is option C=150%

    Step-by-step explanation:

    Original cost of the jacket=$16 in January

    Final cost of jacket=$24 in September

    What percentage must of the original price is the new?

    The new price=the original price * (A percentage)

    Where the new price=$24, the original price=$16, and the percentage = (x/100)

    24=16*x/100

    x = (24*100) / 16=150%

    The answer is 150%
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