Question

Express using algebra A increased by 50% and then decreased by 50% of that

Answer 1

.5(1.5A)

Explanation:

Increasing by 50% is the same as multiplying by 1.5. Decreasing by 50% is the same as multiplying by .5. Multiply by 1.5 first then surround with parentheses and multiply by .5.

Answer 2

.5(1.5A)

Explanation:

Increasing by 50% is the same as multiplying by 1.5. Decreasing by 50% is the same as multiplying by .5. Multiply by 1.5 first then surround with parentheses and multiply by .5.