Question

1. an older tv screen was 49 centimeters wide. the newer model increased the screen size by 16 percent. how wide is the new tv screen?

Explanation:

Step1: Find the increase amount

The increase percentage is 16%, so we calculate 16% of 49. First, convert 16% to a decimal: \( 16\% = 0.16 \). Then, the increase amount is \( 49\times0.16 = 7.84 \).

Step2: Find the new width

Add the increase amount to the original width. So, the new width is \( 49 + 7.84 = 56.84 \) centimeters. Alternatively, we can calculate it directly as \( 49\times(1 + 0.16)=49\times1.16 = 56.84 \).

Answer:

The new TV screen is 56.84 centimeters wide.