Question

The cost of a book was raised by 20% and a month later the new price was

lowered by 10% what was the final price of the book of sh.600

Answer 1

$6000.00

Explanation:

1. Create an Equation

y/100x(20-10)=600

2. Solve

y/100x(20-10)=600

y/100x10=600

y/100x100x10=600x100

y x 10=60000

10y/10=60000/10

y=6000

3. Check

6000/100x(20-10)=600

60x(20-10)=600

60x10=600

600=600

Correct!

4. Answer

$6000.00