Question

A local movie theater is increasing ticket pricesby 10%. If a student ticket originally cost $8.50,how much will the theater be adding to the priceof the ticket?

A. $0.10
B. $0.85
C. $1.50
D. $9.35

Answer 1

B

Explanation:

Because since they are increasing $8.50 by 10% you got to divide by 10 to get the answer. Because 10% is equal as multiplying .10 or dividing by 10. So when you divide by 10 you get 0.85. So B is the answer to the question.

Answer 2

Well If multiply .10 by 8.50 you get .85 therefore answer is B