Question

David bought a baseball card for $40. the value of the card increased by 25%. what is the new value of the card?

Answer 1

$50

Explanation:

`Original \:price =\$40\\Percentage\:increase =25\%\\\\(25)/(100) * 40\\\\= (1000)/(100) \\\\= \$10\\\\New\:price = \$40 +\$10\\= \$50`

Answer 2

50$

Explanation:

25 percent more means 1 and 1/4 of original price

aka 5/4

(5/4)(40)

50

OR

1/4 of 40 is 10

10 plus 40 is 50