Question

the phone sells Jan a bicycle for $175 and a helmet for $17. The total cost for Jin is 160% of what Stefan spent originally to buy the bike and helmet. How much did Stefan spend originally? How much money did he make by selling the bicycle and helmet to Jin

Answer 1

Jin

The bicycle selling price was : $175

The helmet was for : $17

Jin total cost was 160% of what Stefan spent originally to buy the two items

This means ; 160/100 * x = { 175+17} -----where x is the original amount stefan spent to buy the two items

1.6 x = 192

x = 192 /1.6

x=120

Stefan originally spent $120

The money he made after the sell is: $192-$120 =$72

Answer

a) $120

b) $72