Question

The price of a baseball ticket at Yankee Stadium increased by 2 1∕4 over the last three years. If the original price of a ticket was $60, what is the price of the ticket today?

Answer 1

1 unit = $60

2 1/4 units
= $60 × 2 1/4
= $135

Answer 2

$135.00

Explanation:

The original price of a baseball ticket at Yankee Stadium = $60.00

The price is increased by
`2(1)/(4)` over the last three years.

Let the price of the ticket of today be x

x =
`2(1)/(4)` × 60.00

x =
`(9)/(4)` × 60.00

x =
`(540)/(4)`

x = $135.00

The new price of the ticket is $135.00