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This year the number of dog grooming appointments at the local pet store was 725. Each year the number of appointments increases by 3%.

Solution

T hi s ye a r t h e n u mb er o f d o g g roo min g a pp o in t m e n t s a t t h e l oc a l p e t s t ore w a s 725. E a c h ye a r t h e n u mb er o f a pp o in t m e n t s in cre a ses b y 3%.

Solution

Amount after addition : 746.75

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

x = 725 + 0.03 \cdot 725

x = 725 + 0.03 \cdot 725 : x = 746.75

Amount after addition : 746.75

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