Question

the kline family went on vacation last year and paid $199 a night for the hotel room. This year, the price has increased by 5% . what is the nightly rate for the hotel room this year?

Answer 1

Answer: $208.95

Step-by-step explanation: $199 x .05= 9.95 + $199= $208.95

Answer 2

if you have the multiple choice answers:

A. $9.95

B. $204.00

C. $208.45

D. $298.50

the answer would be C. $208.45.

final = original ±- (% for problem × original)

=199 + 5% × 199

=199 + 0.05 × 199

=199 + 9.95

=208.95