Shelley is searching online for airline tickets. Two weeks ago, the cost to fly from Orlando to Boston was $200. Now the cost is $290. What is the percent increase? What would be the percent increase if the airline charges an additional $50 baggage fee with the new ticket price?
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Part 1
The percent increase of the airline ticket is
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(Round to the nearest percent as needed.)
Part 2
The percent increase of the airline ticket with the baggage fee is
45% (290-200/200*100 = 45%)
If the airline charges an additional $50 baggage fee, the new ticket price would be $340.
The percent increase with the baggage fee is 70% (340-200/200*100 = 70%)