Question

Adrian's computer cost 20% less than Jocelyn's computer. Adrian's computer cost $640. Adrian's computer cost 15% more than Corbin's computer. (50 Points)

Answer 1

640 = .8j

640 = 1.15c

Explanation:

Answer 2

640 = .8j

640 = 1.15c

Explanation:

Let j = cost of Jocelyn's computer

c = cost of Corbin's computer

We know that Adrian's computer costs $640.

Since Adrian's computer costs 20% less than Jocelyn's computer, the cost of Adrian's computer is 80% of (.8 times)the cost of Jocelyn's computer, so 640 = .8j

Since Adrian's computer costs 15% more than Corbin's computer, the cost of Adrian's computer is 115% of (1.15 times) the cost of Corbin's computer, so 640 = 1.15c