Question

An lcd flat screen tv at best buy increased in price from $900 to $1,200. what was the percent of increase?

Answer 1

1200 - 900 = 300

300/900 * 100 = 33.33 %

Answer 2

Answer:

Percent increase in the price of the TV is 33.33%

Step-by-step explanation:

A lcd flat screen TV at best buy has the price = $900

After increase in the price TV costs = $1200

Now the increase in the price = 1200 - 900 = $300

Now we have to find the percent increase in the price of lcd TV.

Percent increase = $\frac{\text{Increase in price}}{\text{Original price before hike}}$×100

= $\frac{300}{900}\times100$

= 33.33%

Therefore, percent increase in the price of the TV is 33.33%