Question

Terry pays £520 per month in rent.

His landlord decides to increase the rent by 12.5%.
How much rent does he pay now?

Answer 1

£598

Explanation:

Find 10% and 5%0f £520=

10%=52

5%=26

520+26+52=598

The new price is 598

Answer 2

he pays £585
steps: 12.5% = 0.125
0.125 x 520 = 65
520 + 65 = 585