In 1981, the cost of tuition at a certain private high school was $4790. By 1995, it had risen approximately 78%. What was the approximate cost in 1995?

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Answer 1 · 2018-07-26T14:04:57

Approximate cost in 1995 is #$8526.20#

#78%# of #$4790# is #78/100xx4790#

= #(78xx4790)/100#

= #373620/100#

= #$3736.20#

Hence rise is by #$3736.20# and hence

Approximate cost in 1995 is #$4790+$3736.20# or #$8526.20#

In 1981​, the cost of tuition at a certain private high school was​ $4790. By 1995​, it had risen approximately 78​%. What was the approximate cost in 1995​?