Complete question :
Colleen is searching online for airline to tickets. Two weeks ago, the cost to fly from denver to Boston was $250. Now the cost is $340. What is the percent increase? What would be the percent increase if the airline charges an additional $50 baggage fee with the new ticket price
Answer:
36% ; 56%
Explanation:
Given that :
Previous cost = $250
Present cost = $340
Percentage increase :
(Change in cost / previous cost) * 100%
((340 - 250) / 250) * 100%
(90 / 250) * 100%
0.36 * 100%
= 36%
If $50 baggage fee is charged with new ticket price :
Total change in price = ($90 + $50) = $140
(140 / 250) * 100%
0.56 * 100%
= 56%