Question

The average fine for entering a national Forest wilderness without a permit increased from $65 to $78. What rate of increase is this?

Answer 1

20%

A change from 65 to 78 represents a positive change (increase) of 20%

Use the formula found below to find the percent change by replacing the given values:

Percent change = [(New - Old ) / |Old|] x 100%

Answer 2

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