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31 May, 00:42

A dozen eggs cost $0.96 in December 2000 and $2.75 in December 2015. The average wage for workers in private industries was $14.28 per hour in December 2000 and $21.26 in December 2015. By what percentage did the price of a dozen eggs rise?

(A) 65%

(B) 179%

(C) 186%

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  1. 31 May, 01:44
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    The correct answer is C.

    Explanation:

    Giving the following information:

    A dozen eggs cost $0.96 in December 2000 and $2.75 in December 2015.

    To calculate the price variation between 2000 and 2015, we need to use the following formula:

    Porcentaje change = [ (P1 - P0) / P0]*100

    Porcentaje change=[ (2.75 - 0.96) / 0.96]*100 = 186%
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