Question

A loaf of bread that used to cost 1.50 now costs $1.70. What was the percent of increase in the price?

A- 11.8%
B- 13.3%
C- 20%
D- 88%

Answer 1

13.3%!!
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Answer 2

13.3%

Explanation:

percentage increase:

`(new \: price \: - \: old \: price)/(old \: price) * 100`

`(1.7 - 1.5)/(1.5) * 100 = 13.3\%`