Question

the price of a Delta Airlines ticket from New York to Orlando increased to $450. This is an 8% increase from the old price. What was the old fare to nearest cent? Show all work

Answer 1

450 / 1.08 = 416.66667

Answer 2

well if the original price is 100%

then 108% = $450

so the old price = 450/108 * 100

Answer 3

thanks very much