Question

In one year, Bob’s savings were $250. Diana’s is saving were 4/5 of Bob’s savings. The next year, Diana increased her savings by 30%. Find the amount of Diana‘s savings the second year.

A. $260
B. $270
C. $230
D. $200

Answer 1

A. $260

Explanation:

bob = $250

diana = 4/5 of bob

diana = 4/5 x $250

diana = $200 = 100%

30 % inc means she added 30% on top of what she had already which was 100%

30% + 100& = 130%

if 100 % = %200

130% = 130% x $200

100%

= $260