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Course: Accuplacer
Exam: Accuplacer Arithmetic Full-Length Practice Test

Practice Question

At the Crest Coffee Shop, the cost of a plain bagel was $0.75 last year. This year the cost of a plain bagel is $0.90. By what percent did the cost of a plain bagel increase from last year to this year?

Answer Choices

  • A: 10%
  • B: 15%
  • C: 17%
  • D: 20%

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Increase = 0.15. Percent = (0.15/0.75) × 100 = 20%, matching option D.

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