Question

The weekly average cost of hiring a caravan in wales is £250

in July the average cost increases to £800
calculate the percentage increase
give your answer in 2 signifcant figures

Answer 1

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Answer:

220%

Explanation:

The percentage change is computed by ...

% change = ((new value)/(old value) -1) × 100%

= (800/250 -1) × 100% = (3.2 -1) × 100%

= 220%

The increase was 220%.