Answer:
120 pounds
Step-by-step explanation:
Since the new cost is 144 pounds and this is 20% more, this is 120% of the original price. Remember 100+20 = 120. To find the original price set up a proportion with these values:
Solve for the original price by cross multiplying numerator with denominator.
x(120) = 144(100)
120x = 14400
x= 120 pounds
Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
assuming that the X is a multiplication symbol and not a variable, because the multiplication symbol is * not x, 5*5/2*7=25/14=1 and 11/14
Example 250
word form:
two hundred and fifty
expanded form:
2+5+0
standard form:
250
-105
Multiply first, then subtract, then add.
Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
original functions:
Subtract the polynomials:
Distribute the negative sign:
Combine like terms:
Add like terms:
