The price of a TV was increased by 30 percent. The new price was then increased by 40 percent. A single increase of what percent is equivalent to these two successive increases?  Choose the correct choice from the following choices:	A) 82 %	B) 75 %	C) 65 %	D) 50 %	E) 45 %

Rationale: "consider base price - $ 100 30 % increase = 1.30 * 100 = $ 130 another 40 % increase on new price = 1.4 * 130 = $ 182 so final price of radio - $ 182 therefore a 82 % increase correct option - a"
Answer: A