Question

Electronic parts increased 15% in cost during a certa

period, amounting to an increase of $65.15 on one ord
How much would the order have cost before the increas
Round to the nearest cent.

Answer 1

$434.33 before the increase

Explanation:

According to the problem, the electronic parts increased by 15%, which can be expressed as 0.15 (15% = 15/100 = 0.15).

Therefore, the increased amount is 0.15x, and it is equal to $65.15.

We can set up the equation as:

0.15x = $65.15

To solve for "x," we need to divide both sides of the equation by 0.15:

x = $65.15 / 0.15

Calculating the result:

x ≈ $434.33