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

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77julia77 [94]

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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. Give your answer to 2 significant figures.

Mathematics

2 answers:

Artemon [7] · Answer 1 · 2022-03-18T10:42:10+03:00

Artemon [7]3 years ago

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For this case you can solve the problem by applying a simple rule of three in which we have
520 ---> 100%
800 ---> x

Clearing x we have
x = (800/520) * 100 = 154%
the percentage increase in cost was
154-100 = 54%
answer
the percentage increase in cost was 54%

pochemuha · Answer 2 · 2022-03-18T12:48:58+03:00

pochemuha3 years ago

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Answer:

54%

Step-by-step explanation: