Question

question 1 (2 points)
the faa now figures the average checked bag to weigh 27 pounds. this is up from a previous figure of 10 pounds. find the amount of increase and the percent of increase, to the nearest whole percent.
a) the amount of increase is _________________ pounds.
b) the percentage increase is _________________ %.

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate the amount of increase

Subtract the previous weight from the new weight.
$$27 - 10=17$$

Step2: Calculate the percent of increase

Use the formula $\text{Percent Increase}=\frac{\text{Amount of Increase}}{\text{Original Amount}}\times100\%$.
Substitute the values: $\frac{17}{10}\times 100\% = 170\%$

Answer:

a) 17 pounds
b) 170%