Let the cost of the hair dryer equal x.
The net cost plus a 40% markup equals 42, set up an equation and solve forex.
1.4x = 42
Divide both sides by 1.4
X = 42 / 1.4
X = 30
The net cost was £30
Your answer is (8 1/6) hope it helps and have a great day!
Ben would receive £390 while Alex would only receive £130
The answer would be 901 because they said what is the least number they would need to read and their goal is MORE than 900. The amount of books that they already had is useless information (Ignore). They love giving trick questions. :)