Emma spent 2% more on the sweater than the shoes. The cost of the sweater is what percent of the cost of the shoes?

Question

Emma went on a shopping trip and she bought shoes and a sweater.

Answer 1

Let x = the cost of the shoes

 

If the cost of the sweater is 2% more than the cost of the shoes, then 1.02x is the cost of the sweater.

 

To convert the 1.02x into a percentage, multiply 1.02 by 100

 

This gives you:  102%