Question

Jose started a small business.

•In the first year, he spent $12,000 on advertising.
•In the second year, he spent 40% more for advertising than he spent in the first year.
What was the total amount of money that Jose spent for advertising in the second year? Show work.

Answer 1

First we can divide 12,000 by 10 to get 10% of it: 1,200.
Then we multiply it by 4 to get 40%: 4,800.
Next we add 12,000 to 4,800: 16,800.
He spent $16,800 on advertising during the second year, hope this helps!