Question

Think about it…A pen costs $1, and a jacket costs $199; both prices increase by $1. Discuss with a shoulder partner how both increase, and what percentage that might represent.

Answer 1

Answer: Pen increased by 100%; Jacket increased by 0.5%

Step-by-step explanation:

Pen increased by 100%,

1 ÷ 1 × 100= 100%

While jacket increased by

199 ÷ 200 × 100

=99.5%

99.5%- 100%

=0.5%