Question

Marc ordered a rug. He gave a deposit of 30%of the cost and will pay the rest when the rug is delivered. If the deposit was 75$, how much more does marc owe?

Answer 1

He owes $175

Explanation:

He paid a 30% deposit of 75 dollars. Let the total cost be x

30% of x is 75 dollars. In equation form

.30x = 75

Divide each side by .30

.30x/.30 = 75/.30

x =250

The total cost is 250

Since he already paid 75

The amount he still has to pay is

250-75 = 175