Question

The cost of a jacket increased from $95.00 to $111.15. What is the percentage increase of the cost of the jacket?

A. 17%
B. 16.15%
C. 1.7%
D. 83%

Answer 1

A

Explanation:

the price of the jacket was $95 but then increased to $111.15 hence the price increase of the jacket is $16.15

we then find what percent is $16.15 to $95

`(16.15)/(95 ) * 100 = 17`

hence the the cost of the jacket increased by 17% therefore the answer is A