Question

A collector has a box of 32 figurines. The value of each figurine increased by $2.32 over the past year. The box of figurines is now worth $114.24. What was the original cost, x, of one figurine? The original cost of one figurine was . Convince Me! Can the equation 32x + 2.32 = 114.24 be used to find the original cost of each figurine in the problem above? Explain.

Answer 1

Explanation:

$1.94.Step-by-step explanation:Initial box of figurine = 32Price increase = 2.32Current worth = $144.24Let x be the initial cost of boxes of figurine. (32 * x) * 2.32 = $144.24.74.24x = $144.24.x = $144.24/74.24= $1.94.Therefore the original cost of the box of figurine is $1.94.