Given rational expression is
Now we need to find the restricted values if any for this rational expression.
Restricted values means the possible values of the used variable (x) that will make denominator 0 as division by 0 is not defined.
So to find the restricted values, we just set denominator equal to 0 and solve for x
2x=0 or 4x+1=0
x=0 or 4x=-1
x=0 or x=-1/4
Hence final answer is x=0, -1/4
Given parameters:
Mark up percentage = 150%
Original cost = $488
Sales tax = 5%
Unknown:
His total cost = ?
Solution:
Marking up a good is the amount a sell adds to a product which makes its selling price usually for a profit.
Since the emerald was marked up by 150%;
New cost = (1 + 1.5) x $488 = $1220
Now, the additional tax was 5%;
Tax = x 1220 = $61
So, the total cost = New cost + tax = $1220 + $61 = $1281
