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  • 26-01-2021
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Write an equation for the total amount y after the given rate of increase is added to the original amount x.

20%

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taurusqueen824
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  • 26-01-2021

Answer:

y = 1.2x

Step-by-step explanation:

The given original amount is x.

Increase = 20%

Increase = [tex]\frac{20}{100}[/tex]

Increase = 0.2

Amount of increment = 0.2x

Total amount = Original amount + Amount of increment

y = x + 0.2x

y = 1.2x

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