Question

Stefan sells Jin a bicycle for $147 and a helmet for $18. The total cost for Jim is 150% of what Stefan spent originally to buy the bike and helmet. How much did Stefan spend originally?

Answer 1

He spent $110.00 on both originally

Explanation:

Add both prices too get 165

Then use the equation
`(150)/(100)` =
`(165)/(x)`

cross multiply to get 150x=16500

Divide 16500 by 150 to get x alone

x= 110