A $220 pair of shoes is on sale for $154. What is the percent change in the cost of the shoes? A. 66% decrease Did the price of the shoes go up or down? That should help you eliminate two choices. So.... Are you finding the change in the dolllar amount or the percent B. 66% increase change? (hint hint) C. 30% increase D. 30% decrease

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Determine whether the statement makes sense or does not make sense, and explain your reasoning. "My weight increased by 4% in January and 1% in February, so my increase in weight over the two months is 5%." Choose the correct answer below. A. The statement does not make sense because the actual percent increase is 4%. B. The statement does not make sense because the actual percent increase is 5.04%. C. The statement makes sense because 4% plus 1% is 5%. D. The statement makes sense because 4% times 1% divided by 1% is 5%.

12-pack Bubbly-Cola products have a markup of $10.60 per case of six 12-packs at Speedy. They sell at a price of $24.00 for 3 of these 12-packs. What are the cost and the percent markup on selling price per case?