Question

In the last few months, local news channels have featured stories about price increases in Cincinnati during the pandemic. The monthly cost of cable TV for some families increased from $55 to (a)$64.00. The average cost of a dozen eggs increased from (b)$1.79 to $2.19. Calculate the absolute change in the monthly cost of cable TV. Round to the nearest whole number.

Answer 1

The absolute change in the monthly cost of cable TV is $9 rounded to the nearest whole number.

Step-by-step explanation:

To find the absolute change in the monthly cost of cable TV, subtract the original cost from the new cost.

The original cost was $55 and the new cost is $64.00.

$64.00 - $55 = $9.00.

The absolute change in the monthly cost of cable TV is $9 rounded to the nearest whole number.