Question

A farmer sells carrots. In 2021 the selling price for carrots was $96 per tonne. In 2022 this selling price increased by 18%.

What is the increase in selling from 2021 to 2022?​

Answer 1

$17.28 per tonne

Explanation:

You want to know the amount of selling price increase if it was 18% of $96 per tonne.

Amount

To find the amount, multiply the percentage by the base to which it applies:

18% · $96 = $(0.18·96) = $17.28

The increase in selling price was $17.28 per tonne.

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