Question

The price of a movie ticket was $6.75 in 2010 and $8.00 in 2013. Find the approximate percent increase in the price of the ticket

Answer 1

19% increase in the price of the ticket

Answer 2

19% increase

Explanation:

The percent increase can be found by subtracting the new price from the original price. Divide the result by the original price. Then multiply the decimal by 100 to make the percent.

8 - 6.75 = 1.25

1.25 / 6.75 = 0.19

0.19*100 = 19%