Question

Last week, a pharmacy sold a bottle of shampoo for $5.00. This week, the shampoo sells for $6.50. By what percent did price increase?

Answer 1

30%

Explanation:

5.0*30%=1.50

5.0+1.50=6.50

Answer 2

The percent increase is 30%

Explanation:

First find the difference

6.50 - 5.00 = 1.50

Divide by the original cost

1.50 / 5.00

.3

Change to percent

.3 = 30%

The percent increase is 30%