Respuesta :

let the percentage be x

then,

15 + (x/100 × 15 )= 27

15x/100 = 27 -15

x=12 × 100 /15 = 120/15 = 8

8% is the ANSWER

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Answer:

180%

Step-by-step explanation:

The new price is 180% of the old price.  The price increase was $12 which is 80% of the original.  Add the 100% to the 80% and you get 180% of the original price.