Question

An adult male cheetah runs at a speed of 26 mph. That is 30% faster than his average last month. How fast did the male cheetah run last month?

Sadie makes 1.5 liters of iced tea. She pours of a liter into a pitcher to take to her neighbor. Her sister drinks of the remaining iced tea. How much tea does Sadie’s sister drink?

Answer 1

20 mph

Explanation:

First problem:

The new speed is 26 mph.

The old speed was x.

The new speed is 30% higher than the old speed.

1.3x = 26

x = 20

Answer: 20 mph

Second problem:

A number, perhaps a percent or a fraction, is missing from the problem.