Question

Hank's monthly rent was $458, but he just got a notice from his landlord saying that it will go up by 21%. This means

that he will now pay 121% of the previous amount.
Which is the best estimate of Hank's new monthly rent?
O $540
O $552
O $585
$598

Answer 1

We're looking for 458*1.21, which is 554.18. That makes the answer $552, since that is the closest.