Question

Demarcus and Devon were working on this problem:

A phone costs $300. The price will increase by 15%
next week.
Devon thinks the new price of the phone will be $315.
Demarcus thinks it will be $345. Who is right?

Answer 1

Demarcus is right the phone will cost $345

Explanation:

15% of 300 = 45

300+45=345