Question

Jonas has been saving for a video game . last year it costs $28 this year it costs $36 find the percent of change in the cost .

Answer 1

Last year the cost was $28.

This year the cost is $36.

$36 - $28 = $8

Percent of increase = amount of increase ÷ original amount

$8/$28 = $0.286

$0.286 · 100 = 28.6%

There has been a 28.6% of change in the cost.