Adozen eggs cost $0.96 in december 2000 and $2.75 in december 2015. the average wage for workers in private industries was $14.28 per hour in december 2000 and $21.26 in december 2015. by what percentage did the price of a dozen eggs rise? 65% 179% 186% by what percentage did the wage rise?

By 186% the price of a dozen eggs rise.

Explanation:

Given that,

Cost in December 2000 = $0.96

Cost in December 2015 = $2.75

Average wage for December 2000 = $14.28 per hour

Average wage for December 2015 = $21.26

By considering these information, we are able to calculate the increase price percentage of a dozen eggs. The calculation is shown below:

= (December 2015 price - December 2000 price ) ÷ (December 2000 price) × 100

= ($2.75 - $0.96) ÷ ($0.96) × 100

= ($1.79) ÷ ($0.96) × 100

=  186%

Thus, by 186% the price of a dozen eggs rise.

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