Question

Jessica's Furniture Store manager is trying to figure out how much to charge for an armchair that just arrived. The chair was purchased at a wholesale price of $ 1,200 and the store increases the price of all its furniture by 45%. At what price should the manager sell the chair?

Answer 1

Answer: The manager should sell the chair for $1740.

Explanation:

45% of 1200 Solve this to find the amount increase

0.45 * 1200 = 540 Now add this amount to find the price.

$1200 + $540 = $1740

or you could do it this way

100% + 45% = 145%

145% of 1200 =?

1.45 * 1200 = 1740