The cost of a jacket increased from $50.00 to $59.00. What is the percentage increase of the cost of the jacket?
percent increase is actual increase divided by starting value
59-50 = 9
9/50 = 0.18 = 18%
A. 1.8%
B. 18%
C. 82%
D. 9%
id say B
900/50=18
To calculate the percentage increase of the cost of the jacket, you'll need to compare the difference between the new cost and the original cost and express it as a percentage of the original cost.
First, subtract the original cost from the new cost to find the difference:
$59.00 - $50.00 = $9.00
Then, divide the difference by the original cost:
$9.00 / $50.00 = 0.18
Finally, multiply the result by 100 to convert it to a percentage:
0.18 * 100 = 18%
Therefore, the cost of the jacket increased by 18%.