Question

The pressure on a bicycle tire is 63 psi. This is 5% higher than what the manual says is the correct

pressure. What is the correct pressure?

Answer 1

60 psi

Explanation:

63 psi is 105% of the correct pressure. In decimal form, 105% is 1.05.

1.05x=63

x=60

Answer 2

60 psi

Explanation:

63 psi is 105% of the correct pressure. In decimal form, 105% is 1.05.

1.05x=63

x=60