Question

Alexis had a cell phone that cost $65. She recently bought a new phone that

cost $79. What was the percent increase in the prices of the phones?

Answer 1

Answer: 21.5385%

Step-by-step explanation:

To get the percentage of change:

1) Find the increase or decrease

2) Divide by original

3) Multiply by 100

In this case:

1) 79-65= 14

2) 14/65= 0.215385

3) 0.215385 x 100= 21.5385%