SOLUTION: The FAA now figures the average checked bag to weigh 29 pounds. This is up from a previous figure of 26 pounds. Find the amount of increase and the percent of increase.

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Question 1056103: The FAA now figures the average checked bag to weigh 29 pounds. This is up from a previous figure of 26 pounds. Find the amount of increase and the percent of increase.

Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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Increase=New-Old=29-26=3lbs
Percent Increase= %28%28New-Old%29%2FOld%29%2A100=%28%2829-26%29%2F26%29%2A100=300%2F26=11.5%