Question

Deb is searching online for airline tickets. Two weeks ago, the cost from Orlando to Hartford was $200. Now the cost is $335. What is the percent increase in charges with the new ticket price?

(a) 25%
(b) 50%
(c) 67.5%
(d) 135%

Answer 1

To find the percent increase in the airline ticket price from $200 to $335, calculate the difference ($135), divide by the original price, and multiply by 100 to get a percentage, resulting in a 67.5% increase.the right answer is C

Step-by-step explanation:

The question asks us to calculate the percent increase in the price of an airline ticket from Orlando to Hartford which has gone up from $200 to $335.

Here is how we calculate the percent increase:

1. First, find the difference in price: $335 - $200 = $135.
2. Next, divide the difference by the original price: $135 / $200 = 0.675.
3. Finally, convert the decimal to a percentage: 0.675 * 100 = 67.5%.

Therefore, the percent increase in the ticket price is 67.5%, which corresponds to option (c) 67.5%.