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​?