Mathematics

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.

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Hannah Lee 4 months ago

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%

George King 4 months ago

The weekly average cost of caravan is increased in the month of July from 520 to 800. According to this, the percentage increase in the cost of caravan is 35%. Given information: The "off-peak" weekly average cost of hiring a caravan in Wales is $520. The average cost in the month of July is increased to $800. As the percentage increase in the cost is given by the formula, According to the question, The initial value of the cost is $520 The final value of the cost is $800 So, the percentage increase in the cost is, Hence, in the month of July, the percentage increase in the cost of caravan is 35%. For more information, visit link: brainly.com/question/14163915

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