Question

hector buys a used car with an odometer reading of 42,450 miles. after the first month, the mileage sbows an increase of 5%. After the second month, thw mileage inceases 4% from the first month. What is the odometer reading on hector's car after the firat 2 month

Answer 1

5% Of 42,450 (.05*42,450=2,122.5)
2,122.5+42,450=44,572.5
4% of 44,572.5 (.04*44,572.5=1,782.9)
1,782.9+44,572.5=46,355.4

The answer is 46,355.4 miles

Answer 2

im pretty sure its 46,355.4 miles