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0580/13 May/Jun 2024, Question 16: Percentage Increases and Decreases

Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics 0580 · Paper 13 (Core) · Calculator · 2 marks

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The question, in short

Calculate the percentage increase when a game's price rises from $48 to $56.40.

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Solution · 2 marks

  1. 1Increase = 56.40 − 48 = 8.40
  2. 28.40/48 × 100 = 17.5%

Answer17.5

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