Question

The price of a share of Alumina stock decreased from 29 to 17 1/4. Which of the following equations represents this statement?

29 + X = 17 1/4
29 - X = 17 1/4
29 X = 17 1/4
X / 29 = 17 1/4

Answer 1

Answer: The correct equation is (B)
`27-X=17(1)/(4).`

Step-by-step explanation: Given that the price of Alumina stock decreased from 29 to
`17(1)/(4)`.

We are to select the correct equation that represents the above statement.

Since the price of Alumina has been decreased, so we must have to subtract something from 29.

Let, the price by the which the cost of Alumina is decreased be represented by 'X'.

Then, according to the given condition, we can write

`27-X=17(1)/(4).`

Thus, (B) is the correct equation that represents the given situation.

Answer 2

the true answer is 29 - X = 17 1/4