Of the five statements that follow, which have the same meaning? In other words, which of these statements could be used interchangeably (in a news report, for example)? Explain your answers.
a. The price increased by 53%.
b. The price increased by 153%.
c. The new price is 153% of the old price.
d. The new price is higher than the old price by 53%.
e. The old price was 53% less than the new price.
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