Question

The local movie theater wants to increase ticket prices by 37% to keep up

with rising costs. The current price of a ticket is $8. What will the new ticket price
pe after the 37% increase (to the nearest cent)? Show your work.

Answer 1

$10.96

Explanation:

8 * 1.37 = $10.96

Double check the work

8x .37 = 2.96

8+2.96 = 10.96