Question

the ratio of the price of a used washer to a new one is 1:3. If a new washer costs $720, how much could you resell it used?

Answer 1

u can resell it used for $240
1/3=x/720
solve for x and u get 240

Answer 2

$240

Explanation:

We are given that the ratio of price of used washer to the new=1:3

We have to find the price of used washer

We are given that price of new washer =$720

We are given that ratio 1:3

Let x be the price of used washer =x

`(Price\;of\;used\;washer)/(price\;of\;new)=(x)/(720)`

`(x)/(720)=(1)/(3)`

`x=(720)/(3)`

`x=240`

Hence, the price of used washer=$240

Therefore, you could resell it used for $240.