Question

The cost of a jacket increased from $55.00 to $63.80. What is the percentage
increase of the cost of the jacket?
A 84% increase
B 16% increase
C 8.8% increase
D 1.6% increase
11)
10) Last summer, 950 people attended a fireworks show. This summer, 1,520 people
attended. What was the percent increase in attendance from last year to this year?
A 37.5% increase
B 57.0% increase
C 60.0% increase

Answer 1

1) Increase = 63.80 − 55.00 = 8.80. Percent increase = 8.80 / 55.00 = 0.16 = 16% → B.

2) Increase = 1,520 − 950 = 570. Percent increase = 570 / 950 = 0.60 = 60% → C.