Answer:
8+4√3/2+√3
Step-by-step explanation:
a =2+√3
(a +1/a)
(2+√3+1/2+√3)
(2+√3)^2+1/2+√3
4+4√3+3+1/2+√3
The percent increase is 30%
First find the difference
6.50 - 5.00 = 1.50
Divide by the original cost
1.50 / 5.00
.3
Change to percent
.3 = 30%