Question

3)Hubba Bubba Bubble gum

was $0.25 thirty years ago.
Today it costs $1.39. What is
the percent increase? Round
to the nearest hundredth (if
necessary).
V

Answer 1

456% increase

Explanation:

Step one:

given data

Hubba Bubba Bubble gum was $0.25 30 years ago

Today it costs $1.39.

Required

The percentage increase

Step two:

Percentage increase= change in price/ old price *100

Percentage increase= 1.39-0.25/0.25 *100

Percentage increase=1.14/0.25 *100

Percentage increase=4.56*100

Percentage increase=456%