Question

Roberto purchased airline tickets for his family of 4. The tickets cost $1,250.The airline also charged a luggage fee,bringing the total cost to $1,400. What is the percent increase

Answer 1

12% Increase.

Explanation:

Answer 2

Find the difference:

1400 - 1250 = 150

Divide the difference by the starting value:

150 / 1250 = 0.12

Multiply by 100:

0.12 x 100 = 12% increase.