How much did Guya pay for his entertainment system?
Calculating the Cost of Guya's Entertainment System
Guya paid 20% more for a name-brand entertainment system than a generic one would have cost. Assuming the generic system was $400, how much did he pay for his entertainment system?
Question:
How much did Guya pay for his entertainment system?
Answer:
$480
Explanation:
Find 1% of the cost.
100% = 400
1% = 400 ÷ 100 = 4
Since they are asking for the entertainment system, which costs 20% more than the generic, find out 120%.
120% = 4 x 120 = 480