Question

I don't understand.
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 eighty-nine dollars. What was the percent increase in the cost of his plane ticket?

Answer 1

given:
$135 = first ticket
The next year its
$189 = second ticket

Answer 2

Solution:

Answer 3

135 is 100 percent of the ticket

Answer 4

189 - 135 = 54

Answer 5

54 is what percent of 135/?

Answer 6

you there?

Answer 7

45?

Answer 8

40 :)

Answer 9

o thank you.:)

Answer 10

54/135 x 100 = 40

Answer 11

to check if it is correct
135 - 54 = 81

81/135 x 100 = 60

Answer 12

60 + 40 = 100 percent :)

Answer 13

ok i will try that on my next one