Arvin’s tuition bill last semester was 6240. If he paid 6552 in tuition this semester, what was the percentage increase on his tuition?
Solution:-
Begin by finding the amount by which Arvin’s tuition increased.
6552 – 6240 = 312
His tuition increased by 312 from the previous semester. To express this increase as a percentage, determine what percent of 6240 is 312.
Divide 312 by 6240.
Write this decimal as a percentage.
0.05 = 5%
Thus, Arvin’s tuition increased by 5%.