Question

An electronics company produces a mobile device for $558. The device is sold for $1499.
Complete the proportion to determine the percent of change.
(2 points)
% Round the answer to the nearest whole percent.
B) What is the percent of change in this situation? (1 point)

Answer 1

Change = 1499 − 558 = 941.

Set up the proportion: 941 / 558 = x / 100.

Solve: x = (941 × 100) / 558 ≈ 168.53 ≈ 169%.

Answer: 169% increase.