Question

$40 increased by by 90%

Answer 1

The new price is $76

Explanation:

Step 1: Make an expression

40 * (1 + 0.9) = x

40 * 1.9 = x

Step 2: Multiply

40 * 1.9 = x

76 = x

Answer: The new price is $76

Answer 2

76

Explanation:

To find the new amount, we take the old amount and add the increase

new = 40 + 40*90%

Changing from percent to decimal

= 40 +40*.90

=40 +36

=76