A state-of-the art computer can be purchased for $2,525.00, which is 60% of the cost two years ago. What was the cost two years ago?

Answer 1

(2525)/.6 = $4,208.33 two years ago

just use a calculator

punch in 2525, then the division key, then .6, then the answer key, up pops 4208.333....

round it off to nearest cent. 60% = 0.60 = .6

60% times 4208/33 = 2524.8. round off to nearest integer = 2525