Question

A car is 170 inches long. A truck is 85% longer than the car.
How long is the truck

Answer 1

314.5 inches

100-85=15

170*0.15=25.5

170-25.5=144.5

170+144.5=314.5 inches

Answer 2

Explanation:

if the car is 170 inches long

the truck is 85% longer

(170*85)/100=144.50 longer

the truck is 170+144.50=314.50