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6 February, 02:16

A store which formerly sold peppers at 3 pounds for $2.00 changed the price to 2 pounds for $1.50. If x is the percent increase in the price per pound x=

A) 25%

B) 20%

C) 16 2/3%

D) 12 1/2%

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  1. 6 February, 05:19
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    D 12½%

    Step-by-step explanation:

    ∆=1.5/2-2/3

    =4.5/6-4/6

    =0.5/6

    ∆=0.083 $/lb

    X=∆ / (original price) •100

    =0.083 / (2/3) •100

    =0.1245•100

    X=12.45%
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