We have an equation: 2/1= ?/2.25
Cross multiply:
1*?= 2*2.25
⇒ ?= 2*2.25= 4.5
The final answer is 4.5~
The answer to Q1 along with an explanation is shown in the picture;
Having a look at all the questions, they are all essentially the same type so can all be solved similarly;
So by following the method and explanation, you should be able to do the rest of the questions.
when he bought the shirt it brought his card balance to $327.12 and then he split the remaining balance with is brother Jack so you would divide $327.12/2 which is $163.56, so they both got $163.56 after he splits
If markdown is 25%,then 450.00 = 75%
450.00÷.75=600.00
600.00 is the highest amount of a couch you can spend to pay 450.00 before sales tax.