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20 June, 20:38

1. The cost of a jacket increased from $85.00 to $98.60. What is the percentage increase of the cost of the jacket?

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  1. 20 June, 20:39
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    To solve for the percentage increase of the cost of jacket, calculate first for the increase, divide it by the original price and then multiply by 100%. This is shown below.

    % increase = ((98.60 - 85) / 85) x 100%

    % increase = 16%

    Thus, the price of the jacket increased by 16%.
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