Question

Find the new amount given the original amount and the percent of change.

$7; 40% increase


The new amount is $

Answer 1

New Amount = $9.8

Explanation:

Original amount = $ 7

Percentage increase = 40%

Increase in amount =
`40\% \ of\ 7 = (40)/(100)* 7=(280)/(100)` =
`\$2.8`

New amount =
`\textrm{Original amount + Increase}` =
`\$7+\$2.8=\$9.8`

New Amount = $9.8