The average fine for entering a national Forest wilderness without a permit increased from $65 to $78. What rate of increase is this?

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Alicia Ayala

10 January, 05:43

The average fine for entering a national Forest wilderness without a permit increased from $65 to $78. What rate of increase is this?

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Darian Saunders · Answer 1

20%

A change from 65 to 78 represents a positive change (increase) of 20%

Use the formula found below to find the percent change by replacing the given values:

Percent change = [ (New - Old) / |Old|] x 100%

Joel Robertson · Answer 2

Joel Robertson 10 January, 08:54

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I juts learned this.