Chocolate

Chocolate, which originally cost 1.5 euros, was increased by 40%. How many euros did it cost?

Correct result:

x =  2.1 Eur

Solution:

a=1.50 Eur  x=a+40100⋅ a=1.5+40100⋅ 1.5=2110=2.1 Eur

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