Question

the next model of a sports car will cost 6.8% less than the current model. the current model costs $42,000. how much will the price decrease in dollars? what will be the price of the next model?

Answer 1

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Explanation:

the current model costs $42,000.

next model = 6.8% less than $42,000

find;

1. how much will the price decrease in dollars?

2. what will be the price of the next model?

solution:

1. the price decrease = $42,000 x 0.068

= $2,856

2. price of next model = $42,000 - $2,856

= $39,144