Algebra Word Problem: Percent Increase

A start-up firm's sales increased by 350% from its first year of operation to its third year total of $1.68 million. What were its total sales in its first year of operation?

Calculating the male enrollment of a college in an algebraic word problem.

A state college has a total freshman enrollment of 2,200 students, of whom 42% are male. If the remainder of the total school enrolment of 6,800 students is divided evenly between male and female, determine the total male enrollment in the school.

Solving for time using speed and distance

A jetliner has completed 225 miles of a 3000-mile flight. At an airspeed of 475 mi/h, how long will it take the jetliner to reach its destination?

Calculating the rate of increase in an algebraic word problem.

A manufacturer reports the production of 120,000 units in the third quarter of the year. This is an increase of 15,000 units over production in the second quarter. What was the rate of increase for the period? a. 11.11% b. 12.5% c. 14.29% d. 15%

Calculating the percentage change in an algebraic word problem.

A consumer information magazine estimates that the real juice content of several drinks sold as snack drinks for children was 79.5% in 1999, compared to 86.25% in 1998. The percentage change in real juice content is: a. -7.83% b. -6.75% c. 6.75% d. 8.5%

Calculating the percent inflation in an algebraic word problem.

The CPI for a broad basket of goods in 1994 was 110, in 1999 the CPI for the same goods was 146. What was the percent inflation for the 6-year period? a. 24.66% b. 32.73% c. 36% d. 46%

Calculating the price index in an algebraic word problem.

Determine the price index for a product that sold for $8.99 in 1999, compared to $6.99 in 1996. a. 77.75 b. 122.25 c. 128.61 d. 177.75

Calculating price based on a consumer price index.

The consumer price index for a new car in 1990 was 110.2, and in 1995 it was 136.5. If the price of the car was $12,880 in 1990, what was the price in 1995? a. $15,362 b. $15,954 c. $16,060 d. $16,267

Finding the simple interest and the balance of a bank account.

Find the simple interest and the balance of the account. $1000 at 3% for 6 months

Calculating the relative frequency. Data table in JPG format.

The relative frequency of the 20 - 40 class is: a. 0.30 b. 0.18 c. 0.225 d. 9 e. 15 (See attached JPG)