The cost of a one-family home was $ 120,000 in 1980. In 1988, the price had increased to $ 198,000. What was the percent increase in the cost of the home? Pick one:  A) 65%  B) 50%  C) 55%  D) 40%  E) 33.3%
Increase = 198000-120000= 
<gadget id="calculator">198000-120000</gadget>
<output>78_000</output>
78000   % increase= 78000*100/120000= 
<gadget id="calculator">78000*100/120000</gadget>
<output>65</output>
65%   65%nswer: option 65%
<result>A</result>
The cost of a one-family home was $ 120,000 in 1980. In 1988, the price had increased to $ 198,000. What was the percent increase in the cost of the home?