Question

The cost of a movie ticket was increased by 15% the old price was eight dollars how much are they now

Answer 1

Given the cost of movie was increased by 15%
so desired result will be 8+8(15/100)
That gives you designed result of the ticket as 8+1.2=9.2

Answer 2

To find the how much is 15% of 8:

(15 x 8) ÷ 100
120 ÷ 100
1,2.

1,2 = 15% of 8.

To find the new price:

8 + 1,2 = 9,2


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