Question

Adriana's computer code 20% less than jocelyn's computer. Adriana's computer cost $640. Adriana's computer cost 15% more than corbins computer. Write an equation that could be used to find the cost of jocelyn's computer

Answer 1

640 = 0.80·j

Explanation:

Let j represent the cost of Jocelyn's computer (in dollars). Adriana's computer cost 20% less, so has a cost that is 0.80·j. We are told that amount is $640, so we can write the equation ...

640 = 0.80·j