The cost of producing a commodity consists of transport, labour and raw materials in the ratio 8:4:12 respectively. If the transport cost increases by 12%,...

The cost of producing a commodity consists of transport, labour and raw materials in the ratio 8:4:12 respectively. If the transport cost increases by 12%, labour cost by 18% and materials by 40%. Find the percentage increase of producing the new commodity.

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