SOLUTION: The FAA now figures the average checked bag to weigh 15 pounds. This is up from a previous figure of 13 pounds. Find the amount of increase and the percent of increase. Amount i

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Question 417081: The FAA now figures the average checked bag to weigh 15 pounds. This is up from a previous figure of 13 pounds. Find the amount of increase and the percent of increase.
Amount increase: pounds
Percent of increase: %
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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2 lb increase
2/13=0.154=15.4% increase