In the news, you hear “tuition is expected to increase from the current cost of $1,200 to $2,100 over the next ten years.”  This represents a ____% increase from the current tuition.


To find the percentage increase in tuition, we can use the following formula:

\[
\text{Percentage Increase} = \left( \frac{\text{New Tuition} - \text{Old Tuition}}{\text{Old Tuition}} \right) \times 100
\]

Given:
- Old Tuition = $1,200
- New Tuition = $2,100

Substituting into the formula:

\[
\text{Percentage Increase} = \left( \frac{2100 - 1200}{1200} \right) \times 100 = \left( \frac{900}{1200} \right) \times 100 = 0.75 \times 100 = 75\%
\]

Thus, the tuition is expected to increase by **75%**.

Would you like more details on this process, or have any other questions?

Here are 5 questions to expand on this topic:
1. What is the formula for calculating a percentage decrease?
2. If tuition increases at a constant rate, what is the annual percentage increase?
3. How would you calculate the new tuition if only a percentage increase was given?
4. What is the effect of inflation on tuition costs over time?
5. How would compound interest affect tuition if payments were deferred?

**Tip:** Always make sure to subtract the old value from the new value before dividing, to avoid errors when calculating percentage changes!

In the news, you hear 'tuition is expected to increase from the current cost of $1,200 to $2,100 over the next ten years.' This represents a ____% increase from the current tuition.

Learn how to calculate the percentage increase in tuition from $1,200 to $2,100 using the percentage change formula. Understand core arithmetic concepts and how to apply them in real-world scenarios. Suitable for students in Grades 6-8.

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