Question

Each year, Terrell buys a plane ticket to visit his grandmother for a week. Last year, he paid one hundred thirty-five dollars. This year, he paid one hundred sixty-two dollars. What was the percent increase in the cost of his plane ticket? Show your work.

Answer 1

I think 20% can you check my work? 162-135=27
27/135=.2
.2*100=20
20%
Soooooo....

Answer 2

Yep, you're method is spot on! Well done!

Answer 3

thanks