Question

Bob bought a broken motor scooter, repaired it, and sold the scooter for $130. That was $50 less than 1.5 times what he paid for it.

Answer 1

Answer: $120

Step-by-step explanation:

Assume the original price is x.

He sold the scooter for $130 and this was $50 less than 1.5 times what he paid for it.

Relevant formula is therefore:

1.5x - 50 = 130

1.5x = 130 + 50

x = 180/1.5

x = $120