you can multiply the values together in order to find the cost!
65% of 7200 means
0.65(7200) = 4680
meaning that Manuel paid $4680 for the Trans-am
Alexandra B.
asked • 03/02/16Math word problems
Manuel found a wrecked Trans-am that he could fix. He bought the car for 65% of the original price of $7200. What did he pay for the car? (Round to the nearest dollar)
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Andrew M. answered • 03/03/16
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The question is simply: "what is 65% of $7200?"
(65/100)(7200) = 65(72) = $4,680
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