Question

Jordan went to the store to buy a bicycle that was

advertised for $50. When he arrived, he learned that the
model he wanted was sold out, but there was another
bicycle available that cost 15% more.
How much did the available bicycle cost before taxes?
O $7.50
O $57.50
O $65.00
0 $15.00

Answer 1

$57.50

Explanation:

To find the cost of the available bicycle before taxes, we need to add another 15% to the original $50. To do that, all you do is multiply $50 by 15%, and then re-add the $50. Work is shown below:

First, change 15% into a decimal:

15% ->
`(15)/(100)` -> 0.15

Next, lets find the cost of the available bicycle:

`x=50(0.15)`

`x=7.5`

Now add the $50 back 7.5:

`50+7.5=57.50`

Your answer is B. $57.50