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 forty-three dollars. What was the percent increase in the cost of his plane ticket? Show your work

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anonymous · Answer

the price increase = $10
what percent of 130 is 10?

10/130 times 100 = % increase

anonymous · Answer

THANKS

anonymous · Answer

be careful and round properly to the decimal they ask for.
you're welcome.

anonymous · Answer

oh wait, i thought it said 140 dollars, it is 143

anonymous · Answer

difference of 13
13/130 * 100

anonymous · Answer

so do I divide

anonymous · Answer

13 by 130

anonymous · Answer

no rounding required
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