Question

(b) In 2016, Pippa paid £1650 rent.

In 2017, the rent increased by 14%.
Calculate the amount of rent she paid in 2017.

Answer 1

£18,810 is the amount of rent Pippa paid in 2017.

Explanation:

This is percentage increase:

(100+14)% = 114%

£1650 × 114%

= £1,650 × 114/100

= £18,810