X= amount of orange juice in the beginning
3/4=(3/8)X
.75=.375X
.75/.375=X
X=2
there were 2 liters in the beginning
Answer:
$740.00
Step-by-step explanation:
85% of x is 629
Translate into algebra. Use a decimal in place of the percent:
.85x = 629
Divide by .85
x = 740
This answer makes sense because the regular price should be a little higher than the sale price. If they are paying 85% they're only getting 15% off.
Check:
740×.85 = 629
b=-12
-12+16=16+b
Cancel equal terms on both sides of the equation
-12=b
Answer:
B
Step-by-step explanation:
