Think about it ... A pen costs $1, and a jacket costs $199; both prices increase by $1. Discuss with a shoulder partner how both increase, and what percentage that might represent.

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Colby Fleming

29 March, 22:19

Think about it ... A pen costs $1, and a jacket costs $199; both prices increase by $1. Discuss with a shoulder partner how both increase, and what percentage that might represent.

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Jayvon Williams · Answer 1

Answer: Pen increased by 100%; Jacket increased by 0.5%

Step-by-step explanation:

Pen increased by 100%,

1 : 1 * 100 = 100%

While jacket increased by

199 : 200 * 100

=99.5%

99.5% - 100%

=0.5%