Question

Bob just bought a new car for $21,737.6. His last car cost $291.85 more than half of the new car cost. How much, in dollars, did his last car cost?

a) $10,722.75
b) $10,445.85
c) $10,216.75
d) $10,983.65

Answer 1

Bob's last car cost $11,160.65

Step-by-step explanation:

To find out how much Bob's last car cost, we need to solve the equation given in the problem. Let's say his last car cost x dollars. According to the problem, the last car cost $291.85 more than half of the new car cost. So we can set up the equation as follows:

x = (1/2) × 21737.6 + 291.85

Now we can solve for x:

x = 10868.8 + 291.85

x = 11160.65

So Bob's last car cost $11,160.65.