Question

The FAA now figures the average checking bag to weigh 16 pounds. This is up from a previous figure of 15 pounds. Find the amount of increase and the percent of increase. To the nearest whole percent.

Answer 1

Answer:

Amount of increase = 1 pound

Percent of increase = 6.67%

Explanations:

New weight of an average checking bag = 16 pounds

Previous weight of an average checking bag = 15 pounds

Amount of increase = New weight - Previous weight

Amount of increase = 16 pounds - 15 pounds

Amount of increase = 1 pound

Percent of increase = (Increase)/(Previous weight) x 100%

Percent of increase = (1/15) x 100%

Percent of increase = 6.67%