Question

A year ago, Leila wanted to buy a necklace that cost $25.00. This year the same necklace cost $30.00. What was the percent increase of the price of the necklace?

Answer 1

20 %

Explanation:

% Increase = Increase/Original value × 100 %

Data:

Original = $25

This year = $30

Calculations:

Increase = This year - original

= 30 - 25

= $5

% Increase = 5/25 × 100 %

= 20 %

The percent increase of the price of the necklace was 20 %.