From 1995 to 2000 the cost of food increased by 53% in a certain city, the cost of housing increased by 40%, and the cost of transportation increased by 34%. if the average salaried worker spent 28% of his or her income on food, 35% on hosing, and 14% on transportation, what is the combined percentage increase in the cost of these items?

Sandy is upgrading her internet service. fast internet charges $20 for installation and $52.45 per month. quick internet has free installation but charges $57.45 per month. part 1 out of 2 complete the equation that can be used to find the number of months after which the internet service would cost the same. use the variable x to represent the number of months of internet service purchased.