Question

The "off-peak" weekly average cost of hiring a caravan in Wales is £520. In July the average cost increases to £800. Calculate the percentage increase in cost.

Answer 1

First :-

520_ _ _>100%

800 _ _ _ >x

Second :-

Clearing x we have

x = ( 800/520) * 100 = 154 %

the percentage increase in cost was 154 - 100 = 54 %

ans :-

the percentage increase in cost was = 54%