SOLUTION: The FAA now figures the average checked bag to weigh 25 pounds. This is up from a previous figure of 12 pounds. Find the amount of increase and the percent of increase, to the near

Question 1140102: The FAA now figures the average checked bag to weigh 25 pounds. This is up from a previous figure of 12 pounds. Find the amount of increase and the percent of increase, to the nearest whole percent.

Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The FAA now figures the average checked bag to weigh 29 pounds. This is up from a previous figure of 12 pounds. Find the amount of increase and the percent of increase, to the nearest whole percent.
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Increase = 17 pounds
Percent = 17/12 =~ 142%
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