Question

the price of the a tablet was increased from $180 to $207. by what percentage was the price of the tablet increased?

Answer 1

207-180=27
27/180= .15
It was increased by 15%.

Answer 2

The increase percentage of tablet was 15%

Explanation:

The price of the a tablet was increased from $180 to $207

Old Price = $180

New Price = $207

Increased price (Change in price) = New Price - Old price

= 207 - 180

= $27

Increase percentage = Change in price/Old price x 100

`\text{Increase percentage }= (27)/(180)* 100`

`=15\%`

Hence, The increase percentage of tablet was 15%