Question

A store which formerly sold peppers at 3 pounds for $2.00 changed the price to 2 pounds for $1.50. If x is the percent increase in the price per pound x=

A)25%

B)20%

C)16 2/3%

D)12 1/2%

Answer 1

D 12½%

Explanation:

∆=1.5/2-2/3

=4.5/6-4/6

=0.5/6

∆=0.083 $/lb

X=∆/(original price)•100

=0.083/(2/3)•100

=0.1245•100

X=12.45%