Question

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

Answer 1

Let's try something else.

Answer 2

So, 169 - 130 = $39 which is the increase.

For percent increase, divide 39 by 130 which gives .3 or 30% increase.

@V1r3z Is that what you got as the answer?