The Berkeley Department Store is running a special backtosch
The Berkeley Department Store is running a special back-to-school sale on shoes in September. A pair of shoes costs $67.50. In October the price increases to $87.75. What percent increase is the price in October?
A. 15%
B. 20%
C. 24%
D. 30%
Solution
pair of shoes previous cost : 67.50
pair of shoes current cost : 87.75
percent increase = (current - previous/ previous cost ) *100
=>( 20.25/67.75 ) *100
=>29.889
=>30
