The cost of a jacket increased from $95.00 to $109.25. What is the percentage increase of the cost of the jacket?

15%

14.25%

1.5%

85%

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10 May, 23:14

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Jayden Daniels · Answer 1

So the equation here is

95 * (1+x) = 109.25

solve for x

1+x = (109.25/95)

x = (109.25/95) - 1

x =.15 or 15%

The cost of a jacket increased from $95.00 to $109.25. What is the percentage increase of the cost of the jacket?15%14.25%1.5%85%