Question

By how much is the South East cost higher than the West Midlands, as a percentage of the South East? Average Cost per Region for Car Insurance (£GBP) 568 1,023 North West South East 543 North East East Midlands South West 578 976 West Midlands 622​

Answer 1

Answer:

The chart provides an average cost for each region. Calculate the average of these figures. The overall average last year was £891. How much more/less is your calculation in comparison to last year's average cost? Average Cost per Region for Car Insurance (£GBP) 568 1,023 North West South East 543 North East va South West East Midlands 578 976 West Midlands 622

Answer 2

South East cost is  39.2 % higher than the West Midlands, as a percentage of the South East

Given:

• Average Cost per Region for car Insurance (£GBP)
• South East  1023
• West Midlands 622

To Find:

• By how much is the South East cost higher than the West Midlands, as a percentage of the South East

Solution:

Step 1:

Calculate the difference between South East and West Midlands

1023 - 622

= 401

Step 2:

Calculate the difference (401) as  % of  South East (1023)

= (401/1023) x 100

≈ 39.198  %

≈  39.2 %

South East cost is  39.2 % higher than the West Midlands, as a percentage of the South East

(Although Question is complete , but Adding pie chart brings more clarity to the Question)