Currently mangoes cost 60 cents/pound. Due to a disease affecting the mango trees it is expected that next month mangoes will cost 200% more than they do currently. How much are mangoes expected to cost next month?
Choose the correct choice from the following options.
A) 160 cents /pound B) 170 cents /pound C) 150 cents /pound D) 190 cents /pound E) 180 cents /pound
If a new cost is p percent greater than the old cost, then (new cost) = (old cost) + (p/100)(old cost).   In this case, (new cost) = 60 cents/pound + (200/100)(60 cents/pound)   = 60 cents/pound + 120 cents/pound   = 180 cents /pound   Answer : 180 cents /pound
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Currently mangoes cost 60 cents/pound. Due to a disease affecting the mango trees it is expected that next month mangoes will cost 200% more than they do currently. How much are mangoes expected to cost next month?