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Determine if the situation represents an increase or decrease.

The temperature outside is 60 degrees Fahrenheit. By noon today, the temperature will go up by 20%. What is the temperature going to be at noon?

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Christian’s mom works at the concession stand during sporting events. She told him they buy candy bars for $0.75 each and mark them up 40% to sell at the concession stand.

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Ms. Hall needs a new pair of climbing shoes. She found a pair at Academy that originally cost $80. The shoes are on sale for 25% off.

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It took 48 minutes to drive to a restaurant. An app estimated it would be less than that. If the error was 20%, what was the app's estimate?

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Enrique takes out a student loan to pay for his college tuition this year. Find the interest on the loan if he borrowed $2,500 at an annual interest rate of 6%.

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Sam buys a burger meal for $13.75 plus 7% tax.

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Games Galore Super Store buys the latest video game at a wholesale price of $30.00. The markup rate at Games Galore Super Store is 40%.

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A store is having a clearance sale and offers a 50% discount on all items. If a jacket originally costs $100, what is the new price after the discount?

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During a sale, a laptop's price is reduced by 15%. If the original price was $1,200, what is the new price?

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