Question

A popular brand of running

shoes costs a local store $68 for each
pair. If the store sells the shoes for
$119, what is the percent of increase
in the price?

Answer 1

51/68 * 100

.75 * 100

75%

.

That is, there was a 75% increase in price (from cost).

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Answer 2

$119 - $68 = $51

51/68 x 100 = .75

.75 x 100 = 75%

So, there was a 75% percent increase in the price.