Question

This year Martin's income is 1/4 greater than his income from Last year. If s represents his income from last year, what is his income this year?

Answer 1

Answer:

it is 1/4s

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

Answer: 1 1/4s or 1.25s

Step-by-step explanation:

From the question, we are informed that this year Martin's income is 1/4 greater than his income from last year. We are further told that his income from last year is represented by s.

Therefore, hus income this year will be:

= s + (1/4 × s)

= s + 1/4s

= 1 1/4s or 1.25s