In this question a vital information has been provided. This information can be used for determining the answer to the question that is asked. It is given that 120% of a certain number is 360 pound. The 100% value of the number needs to be determined.
Let us assume the number to be = x
Then
120x/100 = 360
12x/10 = 360
12x = 360 * 10
12x = 3600
x = 3600/12
   = 300
 Now we can say that the 100% of the number or the actual number is 300 pounds. I hope the problem is clear to you and you can understand the trick involved in the question.
        
             
        
        
        
Carla's fixed cot will be given by:
Cost=(cost of beverages)+(salaries)+(utilities)+(rent)
cost=800+2000+100+600
cost=$3500
Thus the total fixed cost was $3500
        
                    
             
        
        
        
(x+12)(x-3) Try this answer hopefully it is correct.
        
             
        
        
        
3x+4x+5x=54
12x=54
x=4.5
Plug in the value of x into all three segments.
AB= 3*4.5= 13.5
BC= 4*4.5= 18
AC= 5*4.5= 22.5