Question

In 1940, a coat cost $25.00. Thirty years later, the price increased by 310%. How much more did a coat sell for thirty years later?

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Answer 1

$77.5

Explanation:

Has risen in price BY 310% To mean its price has added 310% from the old price:

Price new = Price old + (Price old × 310%).

To calculate the difference, we just need to calculate 310% of the old price (a percentage is a hundredth):

$25 × 310% = $25 × 3.1 = $77.5