Question

Jonas has been saving for a video game. Last year it cost $28. This year it cost $36. Find the percent of change in the cost. Round to the nearest whole percent if necessary.

Answer 1

28.57%

Explanation:

Given data

Initial cost =$28

Final cost =$36

Required

The percentage change in cost

Percent change =final - initial/initial*100

Substitute

Percent change =36-28/28*100

Percent change =8/28*100

Percent change =0. 2857*100

Percent change =28.57%