You must try to remove one of the unknown variables from the system by multiplying one in a way that when adding (or subtracting) one to another “makes it disappear” and so whatever value you get can be substituted back in to get the other unknown!
First, subtract to get the difference.
2.85 – 2.78 = 0.07
Next, divide 2.78 by 100
2.78 ÷ 100 = 0.0278
So, 0.0278 is 1%. Divide 0.07 by 0.0278 to get the answer.
0.07 ÷ 0.0278 ≈ 2.518
2.518 ≈2.5
Therefore, the percentage increase is approximately 2.5% (that's the answer).
Hope this helps!
Answer: $18.19
Step-by-step explanation:
The tax is applied after the discount so first find the discounted price:
= Price * ( 1 - discount rate)
= 20 * ( 1 - 15%)
= $17
The sales tax of 7% can then be applied:
= Price * ( 1 + tax rate)
= 17 * ( 1 + 7%)
= $18.19