If you multiply out the answers, which is easier, then you can find the correct answer.
The factors need to multiply together to create the original problem, so it's just a matter of plug and chug.
The answer is B.
35
12 + 25y = 795
12(y + 20) + 25y = 795
12y + 240 + 25y = 795
37y = 795 - 240
37y= 555
y=15
Substitute y= 15 into
x=y + 20
x= 15 + 20
x= 35
T-shirt = 35
Sweatshirt = 15
They brought 35 t shirts
Answer:
original number is 18.07
Step-by-step explanation:
Let the original number be x
x - 17% of x = 15
x* (1 - 0.17) = 15
x * 0.83 = 15
x = 15/0.83
x = 18.072289156
Or if your wording meant 17% of a number is 15 then:
x * 17% = 15
x *0.17 = 15
x = 15/0.17 = 88.23529...
but I think you meant "decreased by 17%" so I choose x = 18.07
Answer:15
Step-by-step explanation:
