Lily, if we add 7%, we now have 107%, right?
(1.07(250))/2 = 133.75
The sale price is $133.75.
Lily R.
asked • 12/02/16The price of a $250 coat increased 7% last year. The coat is now on sale for one-half off. What is the sale price?
The price of a $250 coat increased 7% last year. The coat is now on sale for one-half off. What is the sale price?
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Mark M. answered • 12/02/16
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start: 250
increase: 250(1 + 0.07), 250(1.07)
sale: 0.5(250(1.07)
Can you calculate?
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