I am confused please help.

[Guest]

DS Question:

By what percent the price of a certain candy bar was increased?

1) The price of the candy bar was increased by 5%.
2) The price of the candy bar after the increase was 45%.

Please provide the explanations.

Thanks in advance!

[Guest Again]

Not needed the question was wrong that made me confused.

[rfernandez]

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