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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The percent increase of the airline ticket is 45%.
To calculate the percent increase:
- Original price: $200
- New price: $290
- Difference: $290 - $200 = $90
- Percent increase: ($90 / $200) * 100 = 45%
Part 2
If the airline charges an additional $50 baggage fee with the new ticket price of $290, the total cost would be $340.
To calculate the percent increase with the additional baggage fee:
- Original price: $200
- New price with baggage fee: $340
- Difference: $340 - $200 = $140
- Percent increase: ($140 / $200) * 100 = 70%