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BUSINESS, FUR1 2004 VCAA 3 MC

Leonard charged  `$36`  per hour for tutoring. In September 2004, he increased his fees by  `text(15%)`.
For two hours of tutoring, Leonard now charges

A.   $10.80

B.   $41.40

C.   $47.60

D.   $72.00

E.   $82.80

  

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 `E`

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`text(New charge per hour)` `= 36 xx (1 + text(15%))`
  `= 36 xx 1.15`
  `= $41.40`
`:.\ text(For 2 hours)` `= 41.40 xx 2`
  `= 82.80`

 `=>  E`