In 2011, a local Dairy Queen had $750,000 in sales. In 2012, Dairy Queen’s sales were up 15%. What were Dairy Queen’s sales in 2012?   I can't figure out how to work this problem. I know it comes out to be $862,500, but I need to know how to work out the problem for my midterm this coming Tuesday. Please help me.

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In 2011, a local Dairy Queen had $750,000 in sales. In 2012, Dairy Queen’s sales were up 15%. What were Dairy Queen’s sales in 2012?

 

I can't figure out how to work this problem. I know it comes out to be $862,500, but I need to know how to work out the problem for my midterm this coming Tuesday. Please help me.

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