Questions: In December 2016, the average price of a Big Mac in the United States was 4.50. In December 2023, the average price of a Big Mac in the US increased to 5.69. Which two answers below correctly express that change?
.264%
26.4%
.264
26.4
Transcript text: In December 2016, the average price of a Big Mac in the United States was $\$ 4.50$. In December 2023, the average price of a Big Mac in the US increased to $\$ 5.69$. Which two answers below correctly express that change?
.264%
26.4%
.264
26.4
Solution
Solution Steps
Step 1: Calculate the change in price
The change in price is calculated by subtracting the initial price from the final price:
\[
\text{Change in price} = \$5.69 - \$4.50 = \$1.19
\]
Step 2: Calculate the percentage change
The percentage change is calculated by dividing the change in price by the initial price and then multiplying by 100:
\[
\text{Percentage change} = \left( \frac{\$1.19}{\$4.50} \right) \times 100 = 26.4\%
\]