A dozen eggs and 10 pounds of apples are currently at the same price. If the price of a dozen eggs rises by 10 percent and the price of apples rises by 2 %. How much more will it cost to buy a dozen eggs and 10 pounds of apples. Pick one
A) 2% B) 6% C) 10% D) 12% E) 12.2%
Say currently both a dozen eggs and 10 pounds of apples cost $50 (they are at the same price). So, to buy a dozen eggs and 10 pounds of apples we need $100.   After the increase, the price of a dozen eggs will be $55 and the price of 10 pounds of apples will be $51. So after the increase, to buy a dozen eggs and 10 pounds of apples we'll need $106.   Increase = 6%.   Answer: 6%
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A dozen eggs and 10 pounds of apples are currently at the same price. If the price of a dozen eggs rises by 10 percent and the price of apples rises by 2 %. How much more will it cost to buy a dozen eggs and 10 pounds of apples.