Question

The FAA now figures the average checked bag to weigh 19 pounds. This is up from a previous figure of 10 pounds. Find the amount of increase and the percent of increase. Round your answer to the nearest percent as needed. Amount increase: pounds Percent of increase: %

Answer 1

Previous figure = 10 pounds

Current figure = 19 pounds

Amount of increase = 19 - 10 = 9 pounds.

Percentage of increase =
`(9)/(10)(100)`

= 90%