SOLUTION: The FAA now figures the average checked bag to weigh 20 pounds. This is up from a previous figure of 15 pounds. Find the amount of increase and the percent of increase, to the near

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Question 1094317: The FAA now figures the average checked bag to weigh 20 pounds. This is up from a previous figure of 15 pounds. Find the amount of increase and the percent of increase, to the nearest whole percent.
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The FAA now figures the average checked bag to weigh 20 pounds. This is up from a previous figure of 15 pounds. Find the amount of increase and the percent of increase, to the nearest whole percent.