5) In 2000, the balance on Martin's credit card increased by 40%. in 2001, the balance increased by
20%. How does the balance at the end of 2001 compare to the balance of 2000

The balance at the end of 2001 compares to the balance of 2000 because, the balance in 2000 increased by 20% meaning that however much money Martin had in 2000 was increased by 40% so the amount had 40% added on to it then the result would be later increased by 20%.

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68 percent higher

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During 2000 it increases by 40% so by the end of the year it is 140% of what it was at the start, and 140% means 140/100 = 1.4. During 2001 it increases by 20% so by the end of the year it is 120% of what it was at the beginning and 120% means 120/100 = 1.2 so that in those two years it has grown by a factor of 1.4 x 1.2 = 1.68 i.e. it is 168% of what it was at the start of 2000, so it has increased by 68%

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