Question

6. Construct Arguments Gia researches online

that her car is worth $3,000. She hopes to sell
it for 85% of that value, but she wants to get
at least 70%. She ends up selling it for $1,800
Did she get what she wanted? Justify your
answer.

Answer 1

• no
• Gia sold it for 60% of its value

Explanation:

The amount Gia got for her car was ...

1800/3000 × 100% = 60%

of the amount it is worth. This percentage is less than the 70% Gia wanted as a minimum. She did not get what she wanted.