Question

In 1995, the average cost of tuition and fees at private four year universities in the United States was $12,216 for full time students. By 2009, it had risen approximately 115.1%. To the nearest dollar, what was the approximate cost in 2009?

Answer 1

convert this 115.1% into decimal form and multiply it by $12,216

Then whatever you get add it to $12,216 and that will be your answer

Answer 2

Thank you very much!