Question

1. A pair of designer sneakers was purchased for $120. Since they were purchased, their price has increased by 15%. What is the new price?

Answer 1

Answer:$138

Explanation:

120•.15=18; 120+18=138

Answer 2

138$

Explanation:

120$. Increased by 15%.

Since 15% equals to 0.15, you multiply 0.15 by the price.

0.15*120=18.

Then you ADD the 15%.

120+18=138

The new price is now 138$