Question

7. The Majestic company increased the cost of an Astros jersey from $80 to $110. By what percentage was the price of

the Astros jersey increased?

Answer 1

50%

Explanation:

The cost = $80

Increased cost = $120

% Increase = (120-80) / 80 * 100

% Increase = 40/80 * 100

% Increase = 0.5 * 100

% Increase = 50%

So, the price of the Astros jersey increased by 50%