Question

At a post office, the weight of the mail at 10:00 a.m. was 80 pounds. Two hours later, the weight of the mail had increased by 30%. Find the weight of the mail at noon.

Answer 1

104 pounds

Explanation:

Increased weight = 30% of 80

`=(30)/(100)*80\\\\=3*8=24`

Weight of mail at noon = 80 +24 = 104 pounds