Question

18. The cost of a television set recently increased from $160 to $200. What was the percent of increase in the price?
(A) 25
(B) 20
(C) 1/4
(D) 1/5
(E) 40

Answer 1

Answer:

25%

Step-by-step explanation:

Take the new price and subtract the original price

200-160

40

Divide by the original price

40/160

1/4

.25

Change to percent form

.25 *100%

25%