Question

Russell wants to purchase a computer that costs $1575. With a larger monitor, the cost of the computer will go up 8%. How much will an upgraded computer cost? $1701 $1458.33 $1449 $1712

Answer 1

First, we need to find 8% of 1,575. To do so we have to divide 8 by 100, then multiply the quotient by 1,575.

8% ⇒ 0.08

1,575 × 0.08 = 126

Now add the 8% increase to the original cost.

1,575 + 126 = 1,701

Answer:

Option 1: $1,701.

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