Question

Stefan sells Jin a bicycle for $151 and a helmet for $17. The total cost for Jin is 140% of what Stefan spent originally to buy the bike and helmet. How much did Stefan spend originally? How much money did he make by selling the bicycle and helmet to Jin?​

Answer 1

a)$235.20

b) $67.20

Explanation:

Stefan sells Jin a bicycle for $151 and a helmet for $17.

a) How much did Stefan spend originally?

Total cost for Jin = $151 + $17

= $168

The total cost for Jin is 140% of what Stefan spent originally to buy the bike and helmet.

Hence,

140% of $168 = $235.20

b) How much money did he make by selling the bicycle and helmet to Jin?

This is calculated as:

$235.20 - $168

= $67.20

= ​