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The price of a pair of jeans increases from $40 to $45. Approximately how much did the store markup the price of the jeans?

The price of a pair of jeans increases from $40 to $45. Approximately how much did the store markup the price of the jeans?
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The price of a pair of jeans increases from $40 to $45. Approximately how much did the store markup the price of the jeans?

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% increase = Increase (new number - old number) ÷ original Number × 100.
45 - 40 = 5
= 12.5%
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