Question

The price of a jacket usually costing £50 is increased to £65.

Work ou the percentage increase.

Answer 1

So the answer is 30%

Explanation:

1. For 50 = 15 increase euros

2. For 100 = 15/50 x 100 = 30 increase in euros

3. 30/100 = 30%

OR....

1. Ten percent of 50 is 5.

2. 5x3= 15(increase in euros)

3. 10 percent three times which is equal to 30%.