SOLUTION: The FAA now figures the average checked bag to weigh 26 pounds. This is up from a previous figure of 17 pounds. Find the amount of increase and the percent of increase, to the near

Question 1019804: The FAA now figures the average checked bag to weigh 26 pounds. This is up from a previous figure of 17 pounds. Find the amount of increase and the percent of increase, to the nearest whole percent.
Amount increase: pounds______
Percent of increase: %_____
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!



Hi  

Amount increase: 26-17 = 9 lbs

Percent of increase:  (9/17)*100 = 52.94% 

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